Comprehensive plan flags long-term population decline in Chattahoochee County
The plan records a countywide population decline from 11,267 in 2010 to 9,181 in 2023 and projects further decreases through 2030; the Non‑Fort Benning Area fell faster, shaping policy priorities on housing and workforce development.
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The Unified Government of Cusseta–Chattahoochee County’s comprehensive plan documents sustained population decline and demographic shifts that officials say shape the county’s priorities for housing, economic development and services. The plan notes that "Chattahoochee County experienced a 46% decrease in population from 1990 to 2023" and provides projections—8,460 people in 2025 and 8,006 in 2030—based on state planning data.
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