Population 16,165 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Dade County
Household size in Dade County
| Period | Dade County | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.48 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.50 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | +0.02 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Dade County run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The Chattanooga area as a whole looks much the same.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Dade County
| Period | Dade County | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2 | 39.6 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.0 | 40.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.5 | 41.3 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.4 | 41.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.2 | +1.6 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Dade County skews older than the country: its median age is 43.4, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 37.2 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Dade County
| Period | Dade County | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 11.2% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 11.2% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 9.8% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 11.1% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.1% of households in Dade County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points, mirroring the country. Only 11 of Georgia's 159 counties have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Dade County
Renters in Dade County
| Period | Dade County | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 30.9% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 32.2% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.5% | 32.9% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 31.8% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Dade County is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over half of owners (52.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southeast.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Dade County
| Period | Dade County | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 11.3% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 11.8% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 9.9% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Dade County: 17.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 5.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Dade County
| Period | Dade County | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1977 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1978 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1980 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1983 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Dade County are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Dade County
| Period | Dade County | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $534 | $731 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $645 | $803 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $763 | $876 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $877 | $1,184 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$343 | +$454 | +$609 | +$606 |
The median renter in Dade County pays $877 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $343 a month since 2006–10, up 64%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 27.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Dade County
Bachelor's degrees in Dade County
| Period | Dade County | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 22.9% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 24.3% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 27.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 31.6% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Dade County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 18.0%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Dade County
| Period | Dade County | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.7% | 82.5% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.3% | 84.9% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.9% | 87.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.2% | 89.5% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Dade County have finished high school as nationally: 88.2%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 9.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Dade County
| Period | Dade County | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 9.3% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 4.9% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −4.4 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Dade County runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 5.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Dade County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dade County | 2.51 | 43.4 | 8.1% | 20.0% | 17.1% | 1987 | $877 | 18.0% | 88.2% | 3.9% |
| Walker County | 2.59 | 42.3 | 10.7% | 22.8% | 11.7% | 1980 | $944 | 21.0% | 87.0% | 3.8% |
| Catoosa County | 2.60 | 41.6 | 13.3% | 25.8% | 8.3% | 1991 | $1,004 | 25.0% | 89.6% | 4.4% |
| Jackson County | 2.45 | 43.6 | 11.3% | 24.9% | 12.1% | 1985 | $757 | 16.0% | 82.6% | 4.3% |
| Whitfield County | 2.88 | 36.9 | 14.4% | 33.0% | 8.4% | 1985 | $1,025 | 20.5% | 74.5% | 4.7% |
| Murray County | 2.73 | 39.2 | 15.0% | 26.2% | 7.5% | 1993 | $892 | 15.8% | 78.6% | 4.3% |
| Madison County | 2.46 | 39.5 | 10.0% | 31.7% | 8.3% | 1992 | $1,390 | 45.9% | 92.7% | 3.6% |
| Fannin County | 2.21 | 51.1 | 12.2% | 21.4% | 34.5% | 1993 | $989 | 23.8% | 88.1% | 3.6% |
| Limestone County | 2.76 | 40.2 | 8.8% | 22.4% | 7.7% | 1999 | $1,308 | 34.7% | 87.9% | 3.0% |
| Union County | 2.27 | 54.9 | 5.4% | 15.6% | 21.8% | 1995 | $945 | 26.6% | 87.8% | 2.4% |
| Towns County | 2.05 | 54.7 | 8.0% | 17.7% | 30.4% | 1996 | $883 | 32.6% | 92.5% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Dade County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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