Chattahoochee County, Georgia facts for kids
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Chattahoochee County
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Chattahoochee County Courthouse in Cusseta
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Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| Founded | 1854 |
| Named for | Chattahoochee River |
| Seat | Cusseta |
| Largest city | Cusseta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 251 sq mi (650 km2) |
| • Land | 249 sq mi (640 km2) |
| • Water | 2.4 sq mi (6 km2) 1.0%% |
| Population | |
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(2019)
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10,907 |
| • Density | 45/sq mi (17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
Chattahoochee County, also known as Cusseta-Chattahoochee County, is a county located on the western border in central Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,267. The county seat is Cusseta, with which the county shares a consolidated city-county government. The city of Cusseta remains a geographically distinct municipality within Chattahoochee County. The county was created on February 13, 1854.
Chattahoochee County is included in the Columbus, GA-AL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
The Georgia General Assembly created Chattahoochee County on February 13, 1854, from portions of Muscogee and Marion counties. It is named for the Chattahoochee River that forms its western boundary. The county seat was named Cusseta to commemorate the Creek Indian town that once existed nearby. In 2004-2005, the US Census Bureau reported a 6.2% population decline, making it top on the national list of counties with shrinking population.
The original courthouse, built in 1854 by slaves, is preserved at the tourist attraction of Westville, near Lumpkin.
Since 1918 most of county has been occupied by the Fort Benning military reservation.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 251 square miles (650 km2), of which 249 square miles (640 km2) is land and 2.4 square miles (6.2 km2) (1.0%) is water.
The vast majority of Chattahoochee County is located in the Middle Chattahoochee River-Walter F. George Lake sub-basin of the ACF River Basin (Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin). The very small southeastern corner of the county is located in the Kinchafoonee-Muckalee sub-basin of the same larger ACF Basin.
Major highways
U.S. Route 27
U.S. Route 280
State Route 1
State Route 26
State Route 355
State Route 520
Adjacent counties
- Muscogee County (north)
- Talbot County (northeast)
- Marion County (east)
- Stewart County (south)
- Russell County, Alabama (west/CST Border except for Phenix City as the city is part of the Columbus Metropolitan Area.)
Demographics
The county population has declined by more than half since its peak in 1970. People have left for job opportunities elsewhere.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 5,797 | — | |
| 1870 | 6,059 | 4.5% | |
| 1880 | 5,670 | −6.4% | |
| 1890 | 4,902 | −13.5% | |
| 1900 | 5,790 | 18.1% | |
| 1910 | 5,586 | −3.5% | |
| 1920 | 5,266 | −5.7% | |
| 1930 | 8,894 | 68.9% | |
| 1940 | 15,138 | 70.2% | |
| 1950 | 12,149 | −19.7% | |
| 1960 | 13,011 | 7.1% | |
| 1970 | 25,813 | 98.4% | |
| 1980 | 21,732 | −15.8% | |
| 1990 | 16,934 | −22.1% | |
| 2000 | 14,882 | −12.1% | |
| 2010 | 11,267 | −24.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 10,907 | −3.2% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White | 5,403 | 56.49% |
| Black or African American | 1,463 | 15.3% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 304 | 3.18% |
| Pacific Islander | 104 | 1.09% |
| Other/Mixed | 646 | 6.75% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,610 | 16.83% |
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 9,565 people, 2,570 households, and 1,886 families residing in the county.
2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 11,267 people, 2,686 households, and 2,067 families residing in the county. The population density was 45.3 inhabitants per square mile (17.5/km2). There were 3,376 housing units at an average density of 13.6 per square mile (5.3/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 68.8% white, 18.8% black or African American, 2.2% Asian, 0.7% American Indian, 0.6% Pacific islander, 4.4% from other races, and 4.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 12.4% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 17.5% were German, 14.9% were Irish, 10.1% were English, 6.8% were Italian, and 3.1% were American.
Of the 2,686 households, 53.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 23.0% were non-families, and 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.45. The median age was 24.0 years. Although its population has declined, the county was notable in 2016 for having the highest proportion of millennials (persons 15–34 years old) of any county within the United States: 59.7%.
The median income for a household in the county was $51,089 and the median income for a family was $55,745. Males had a median income of $41,117 versus $31,422 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,202. About 14.7% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 30.7% of those age 65 or over.
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See also
In Spanish: Condado de Chattahoochee para niños
