Chattahoochee County, Georgia
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Chattahoochee County is a county located in the state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population is 14,882. The county seat is Cusseta, Georgia6.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 651 km² (251 mi²). 644 km² (249 mi²) of it is land and 6 km² (2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.96% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 14,882 people, 2,932 households, and 2,624 families residing in the county. The population density was 23/km² (60/mi²). There were 3,316 housing units at an average density of 5/km² (13/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 58.08% White, 29.92% Black or African American, 0.80% Native American, 1.80% Asian, 0.45% Pacific Islander, 5.18% from other races, and 3.77% from two or more races. 10.42% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 2,932 households out of which 64.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.30% were married couples living together, 10.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.50% were non-families. 8.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.41 and the average family size was 3.64.
In the county the population was spread out with 28.40% under the age of 18, 27.90% from 18 to 24, 36.40% from 25 to 44, 5.50% from 45 to 64, and 1.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females there were 171.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 217.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,106, and the median income for a family was $38,313. Males had a median income of $21,975 versus $20,648 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,049. 10.60% of the population and 8.90% of families were below the poverty line. 11.50% of those under the age of 18 and 18.60% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
