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Chickamauga, GA
City in Walker County, Georgia.
Population
3,014
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,058
ZIP codes
0
Chickamauga and its ZIP codes
Chickamauga at a glance
- Chickamauga is about 5.6 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $92,532 a year, 20% more than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $269,100 (11% below Georgia) and median rent is $750 a month.
Local data for Chickamauga, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chickamauga, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,532
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$269,100
Median rent
$750/mo
Homeownership
80.8%
Bachelor's or higher
36.5%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (658), German Americans (381), Scottish Americans (68).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Walker County. PPP loans are for Chickamauga.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,452
14,867 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,959
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$391M
FY 2026, $5,778 per person
How people get to work
Chickamauga, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.3%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home21.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chickamauga, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
407
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
131
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 33°F
57.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chickamauga, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.8%
U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Chickamauga
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Fort OglethorpeCity | 4.4 mi | 13.9 |
| Chattanooga ValleyCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 7.4 |
| Rock SpringCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.9 |
| RossvilleCity | 6.4 mi | 1.8 |
| LakeviewCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 2.3 |
| Lookout MountainCity | 7.3 mi | 2.6 |
| West BrowCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2.6 |
| East Ridge, TNCity | 8.9 mi | 8.3 |
| Indian SpringsCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 2.6 |
| Lookout Mountain, TNTown | 9.1 mi | 1.3 |
| RinggoldCity | 9.3 mi | 5 |
| WildwoodCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 3.2 |
| Ridgeside, TNCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| LaFayetteCity | 12 mi | 8.1 |
| New EnglandCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chickamauga, GA in?
- Chickamauga is in Walker County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Chickamauga, GA?
- About 3,014 people live in Chickamauga, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chickamauga?
- Nearby places include Fairview (3.3 mi), Fort Oglethorpe (4.4 mi), Chattanooga Valley (4.6 mi), Rock Spring (5.2 mi), Rossville (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023