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Report: Chattahoochee County population has fallen sharply; planners expect continued decline
Summary
The Comprehensive Plan Update documents long-term population losses in Chattahoochee County and its Non-Fort Benning Area, with projections showing continued slow decline through 2030. The data underpin infrastructure and housing priorities in the draft plan.
The Comprehensive Plan Update reports substantial long-term population decline in Chattahoochee County, attributing some changes to Fort Benning military population shifts and separate NFBA trends. Key figures in the plan: county population fell from 11,267 in 2010 to 9,181 in 2023 (an 18.5% decrease); overall county population has dropped 46% since 1990. The Non-Fort Benning Area (Census Tract 201) fell from 3,016 in 2010 to 1,776 in 2023 (about 41% decline).
Projections in the plan show continued slow decline, with estimates of 8,460 residents in 2025 and 8,006 in 2030. The plan breaks down age cohorts and shows notable declines in the 0–19 and 35–64 groups in many tables. County officials and planners use these projections to justify strategies focused on retaining residents, attracting small employers and prioritizing infrastructure that supports modest growth rather than large-scale expansion.
