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Chattooga County, GA market data
How Chattooga County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 25,300
- +1.5% since 2020
- Households
- 9,154
- Median household income
- $50,285
- +36.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $115,600
- Jobs located here
- 4,787
- Highest market score
- 73
- Insurance agencies, #369 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
Chattooga County has an estimated 25,300 people and 9,154 households. Population estimates put the population change in Chattooga County from 2020 to 2025 at +1.5%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Chattooga County is $50,285, 38% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 36.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Chattooga County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 130, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (47).
Of the business types scored in Chattooga County, insurance agencies (73), real estate businesses (69) and real estate agents and brokers (67) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #369 of 2,272 scored counties.
Chattooga County is part of the Summerville area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (2.9 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (70% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Chattooga County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Chattooga County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 73 | #369 of 2,272 | 6 | 6.6 | $3.9M | 310 | 8 |
| Real estate | 69 | #221 of 2,229 | 7 | 7.6 | Index only | 383 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 67 | #290 of 2,176 | 5 | 5.5 | Index only | 426 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 61 | #689 of 2,394 | 23 | 25.1 | $357K | 234 | 12 |
| Auto repair shops | 60 | #734 of 2,378 | 17 | 18.6 | $478K | 108 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 59 | #789 of 2,405 | 58 | 63.4 | $463K | 125 | 24 |
| Auto repair and car care | 55 | #988 of 2,401 | 30 | 32.8 | $271K | 101 | 9 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 50 | #1,170 of 2,405 | 37 | 40.4 | $726K | 109 | 10 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 46 | #991 of 1,707 | 5 | 5.5 | $4.2M | 88 | 6 |
| Home repair trades | 40 | #1,492 of 2,057 | 10 | 10.9 | $2.1M | 87 | 13 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 39 | #1,543 of 2,222 | 12 | 13.1 | $2.2M | 73 | 13 |
| Spas and skin care | 37 | #1,355 of 1,769 | 6 | 6.6 | $1.1M | 124 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 33 | #1,697 of 2,088 | 7 | 7.6 | $604K | 91 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 33 | #1,870 of 2,358 | 23 | 25.1 | $1.2M | 49 | 14 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 32 | #1,787 of 2,210 | 15 | 16.4 | $931K | 106 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 30 | #1,705 of 2,087 | 12 | 13.1 | $1.2M | 92 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 30 | #1,812 of 2,090 | 15 | 16.4 | $1.8M | 35 | 13 |
| Grocery stores | 29 | #1,678 of 2,070 | 9 | 9.8 | $5.3M | 57 | 4 |
| Car washes and detailing | 27 | #1,269 of 1,451 | 5 | 5.5 | $1.6M | 65 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 25 | #2,008 of 2,200 | 12 | 13.1 | $519K | 59 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 25 | #2,227 of 2,385 | 33 | 36.0 | $198K | 93 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 23 | #2,164 of 2,339 | 19 | 20.8 | $344K | 80 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 22 | #1,222 of 1,328 | 5 | 5.5 | $1.3M | 78 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 22 | #1,228 of 1,327 | 5 | 5.5 | $1.6M | 53 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | 14 | #1,152 of 1,177 | 5 | 5.5 | $4.2M | 50 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 13 | #2,327 of 2,402 | 38 | 41.5 | $1.3M | 37 | 14 |
| Convenience stores | 12 | #2,171 of 2,261 | 21 | 22.9 | $2.3M | 29 | 10 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.4 | $1.1M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.4 | $2.8M | 165 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.4 | $2.1M | 115 | 8 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $9M | 216 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $2.2M | 116 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $898K | 90 | 7 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $9M | 242 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $2.7M | 278 | 4 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $501K | 74 | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $1.4M | 70 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $2.1M | 82 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $2.1M | 46 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $2.7M | 114 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $2.7M | 108 | 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $4.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $5.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $5.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $3.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $14M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $8.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $8.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 7 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Chattooga County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $8.1M | $888 | 93 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $27.1M | $2,963 | 114 |
| Food away from home | $26.9M | $2,935 | 72 |
| Groceries | $48M | $5,240 | 83 |
| Personal care products and services | $6.5M | $714 | 71 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.7M | $294 | 51 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.2M | $462 | 47 |
| Medical and dental services | $8.2M | $897 | 70 |
| Pets | $6.2M | $681 | 75 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $14M | $1,526 | 74 |
| Vehicle insurance | $23.3M | $2,550 | 130 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $21.1M | $2,300 | 76 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $11.1M | $1,208 | 85 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $116.2M | $12,694 | 76 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Chattooga County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 25,300+1.5% since 2020
- Households
- 9,154
- Median age
- 41.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 67%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 313 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 80
- Median household income
- $50,285+36.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $62,112
- Median home value
- $115,600
- Jobs located here
- 4,787
- Daytime population
- 19,276Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Chattooga County, GA growing?
Population estimates put Chattooga County at 25,300 people in 2025, up 1.5% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 9,154 households. Median household income rose 36.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Chattooga County, GA spend?
Households in Chattooga County spend about $116.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $48M on groceries and $27.1M on gasoline and other fuels. Set against the U.S., households in Chattooga County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 130, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (47).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Chattooga County, GA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Chattooga County are for insurance agencies (73), real estate businesses (69) and real estate agents and brokers (67). Chattooga County ranks #369 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Chattooga County, GA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Chattooga County is $50,285 a year, 38% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $115,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Chattooga County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (2.9 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (70% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 27 of the 56 business types have a score in Chattooga County, each ranked against other counties.
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