Chattooga County, Georgia
Chattooga County: County in Georgia, United States
About
Chattooga County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 26,015 and a population density of 32 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 24,843 inhabitants. Its county seat is Summerville. The county was created 186 years ago in 1837.
Quick Facts about Chattooga County
| Population : | 24,843 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Georgia (United States) |
| Area : | 812 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.07% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.93% |
| Named for : | Chattooga River |
| Altitude : | 659 feet / 201 meters |
| Capital : | Summerville |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1838 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:09:46 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 31 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.72% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chattooga County is located at 34°28'30"N 85°20'43"W (34.4750200, -85.3452900). It has 3 neighbors: Cherokee County, DeKalb County and Walker County.
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The largest city of Chattooga County is Summerville with a population of 4,238. Other cities include, Trion population 1,905, Lyerly population 519 and Menlo population 454. See all Chattooga County cities & populated places.
Chattooga County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chattooga County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Summerville | 4,238 | City in Chattooga County, Georgia, United States |
| Trion | 1,905 | City in Chattooga County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Lyerly | 519 | Human settlement in Chattooga County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Menlo | 454 | City in Chattooga County, Georgia, United States |
Chattooga County has 3 neighbours.
- Cherokee County county in Alabama, United States
- DeKalb County county in Alabama, United States
- Walker County county in Georgia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Chattooga County decreased by 4.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 26,015 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25,685 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 25,627 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 25,049 | -2.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,861 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,905 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 24,836 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24,746 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 24,782 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,789 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24,843 | 0.22% | estimation process |
People born in Chattooga County (1)
American politician Leonidas Jefferson Storey was born in Chattooga County
Georgia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | 1,077,402 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Gwinnett County | 942,627 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Cobb County | 762,944 | County in Georgia, United States |
| DeKalb County | 762,009 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Atlanta | 512,550 | The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area. |
| Clayton County | 292,646 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Chatham County | 289,463 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Cherokee County | 265,274 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Forsyth County | 250,847 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Henry County | 239,139 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Hall County | 206,591 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Richmond County | 202,079 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Augusta | 197,166 | The third most populous city in Georgia. |
| Muscogee County | 196,442 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Columbus | 196,442 | The second most populous city in Georgia. |
| Paulding County | 173,359 | County in Ohio, United States |
