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Regional Statistics
The Greater Chattanooga Economic Partnership tracks economic indicators for the entire region. The comprehensive and up-to-date reports for our most requested statistics can be found below.
Our Counties
Click on a county for comprehensive county data, covering everything from natural attractions to demographics.
Total Population
2018 - 2022
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
1,087,998
Region Population2.1%
5-Year GrowthUnemployment Rates by County
March
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
- 2022
- 2023
Tennessee
Georgia
Alabama
Jobs By Sector
2021 Annual Average
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Trade, Transportation & Utilities / 21%
- Manufacturing / 21%
- Construction / 4%
- Government / 14%
- Other Services / 2%
- Leisure & Hospitality / 10%
- Education & Health Services / 12%
- Professional & Business Services / 10%
- Financial Activities / 5%
- Information / 1%
Regional Job Growth
1 year growth rate as of March 2023
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
424k
Total Jobs
4.0%
Chattanooga, MSA
1.0%
Cleveland, MSA
1.2%
Dalton, MSA
2.7%
United States
Announced Projects
2018 - 2022
Source: GCEP
154 projects completed
12,751 jobs created
$4+ billion investedReal Estate Price Per Square Foot
1st Quarter 2023
Source: CoStar Group
Building Permits
2022-2023 Comparison
Source: F. W. Dodge Division, The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc
- 2022
- 2023