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Chattahoochee County, GA

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of Chattahoochee County, GA is 8,820. The population is expected to shrink to 8,465 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.82%.

The median age of Chattahoochee County, GA residents is 24.

The diversity index of Chattahoochee County, GA is 69.8, meaning that there is a 70% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Chattahoochee County, GA is $74,035 and projected to be $82,368 in 2031. Per capita income is $23,790, projected to be $26,583 in 2031. 0.77% of households – 68 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $278,902 and the average disposable income is $56,752.

There are 3,231 housing units in Chattahoochee County, GA; 772 are owner-occupied, 1,779 are rented, and 680 are vacant. The average home value is $200,816, with 231 homes built in 2010 or later, and 387 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 206 businesses in Chattahoochee County, GA, employing 3,748 workers and pulling from a labor force of 6,034 age 16 and above. 1,316 workers commute into Chattahoochee County, GA from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

4,662 residents both live and work in/around Chattahoochee County, GA. The average travel time is 10.5 minutes. 16.39% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.17% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 3,423 drive alone, 732 carpool, and 327 take public transportation. 1,028 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 524 residents work from home.

1,023 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 493 have associates degrees, 868 have bachelor’s degrees, and 423 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31