Chattanooga, TN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
181,370
Unemployment
5.2%
Poverty
17.6%
Median Home
$174,900
Median Income
$47,165
Median Rent
$891
Chattanooga SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
2
Amenities
8.5
Education
7
Commute
9
Chattanooga, TN Crime Report
14,213
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
7,715.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
228.88%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Chattanooga / 100k People |
Tennessee / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 14,213 | 7,715.6 | 3,165.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 2,504 | 1,359.3 | 672.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 33 | 17.9 | 9.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 268 | 145.5 | 81.0 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2,021 | 1,097.1 | 543.2 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 11,709 | 6,356.3 | 2,492.8 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 1,173 | 636.8 | 384.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 8,435 | 4,579.0 | 1,802.0 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 2,101 | 1,140.5 | 306.4 | 246.0 |
Chattanooga, TN Cost Of Living
91
Chattanooga's Overall Cost Of Living
Chattanooga's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Chattanooga | Tennessee | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 92 | 94 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 91 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 91 | 100 | |
| Housing | 83 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 86 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 92 | 100 | |
Chattanooga, TN Photos
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Rankings for Chattanooga in Tennessee
Map Of Chattanooga, TN
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Population over time in Chattanooga
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 181,370 | 2.3% |
| 2019 | 177,365 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 176,291 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 175,462 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 174,483 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 171,863 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 170,246 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 167,869 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 166,298 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 164,481 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Chattanooga
| Race | Chattanooga | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.5% | 73.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 30.5% | 16.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 1.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 6.9% | 5.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Chattanooga
| Gender | Chattanooga | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.0% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Chattanooga for adults over 25
| Education | Chattanooga | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 32.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Chattanooga, Tennessee
| Income | Chattanooga | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.6% | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.7% | 4.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.8% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.0% | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.1% | 13.9% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.6% | 18.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.4% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.8% | 13.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.9% | 4.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.1% | 5.1% | 8.3% |
