The greater Chattanooga, TN–GA metro has a growing population that is young, diverse, educated and upwardly mobile. The region is home to more than 609,000 residents and a workforce exceeding 437,000 — with 181,124 people living in the four-county Northwest Georgia area.
Population by county
| County | Population | Recent change |
|---|---|---|
| Catoosa | 70,633 | +1.5% |
| Chattooga | 25,016 | +0.3% |
| Dade | 16,000 | −0.4% |
| Walker | 69,475 | +0.9% |
A capable, balanced population
- Age: consistent across counties, with roughly 23% under age 20 and about 20.5% aged 65 and older
- Gender: a near-even split, close to 50/50 region-wide
- Education: high-school completion ranges from 76.5% to 90.9%; bachelor's-degree attainment spans 11.9% to 26.5%
Economic indicators
- Median household income ranges from $45,559 (Chattooga) to $95,243 (Catoosa)
- Homeownership ranges from 61.9% to 69.7%
- Median home value spans $119,943 to $267,448
- Average commute runs 25.9 to 28.3 minutes
Together, these figures describe a region with room to grow, an available workforce and a cost of living that helps employers and employees alike. See the county profiles for a closer look.