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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.

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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 Population

2.1%

5-Year Growth

Unemployment Rates by County

December

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics

  • 2022
  • 2023
Tennessee

Georgia

Alabama

Jobs By Sector

2022 Annual Average

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics

  • Trade, Transportation & Utilities / 21%
  • Manufacturing / 21%
  • Construction / 4%
  • Government / 14%
  • Other Services / 3%
  • Leisure & Hospitality / 10%
  • Education & Health Services / 11%
  • Professional & Business Services / 10%
  • Financial Activities / 5%
  • Information / 1%

Regional Job Growth

1 year growth rate as of January 2024

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics

436k

Total Jobs

0.2%

Chattanooga, MSA

1.5%

Cleveland, MSA

2.5%

Dalton, MSA

1.8%

United States

Announced Projects

2018 - 2022

Source: GCEP

checklist image 158 projects completed
desk image 14,286 jobs created
piggy bank blue $4.9 billion invested

Real Estate Price Per Square Foot

4th Quarter 2023

Source: CoStar Group

Building Permits

2023-2024 Comparison

Source: F. W. Dodge Division, The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc

  • 2023
  • 2024
GCEP Non-Residential Permit Value
GCEP Residential Permit Value