Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN

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2021 Population

122,304

0.912% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

35.6

1.39% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

21.9%

0.28% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$44,071

6.49% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$162,600

8.11% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

54,522

0.944% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN had a population of 122k people with a median age of 35.6 and a median household income of $44,071. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN grew from 121,199 to 122,304, a 0.912% increase and its median household income grew from $41,385 to $44,071, a 6.49% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (50.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (33.6%), White (Hispanic) (4.91%), Other (Hispanic) (3.22%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.95%).

12.2% of the households in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.8% of the residents in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN are The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (2,624 degrees awarded in 2021), Academy of Allied Health Careers (200 degrees), and Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga (146 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN was $162,600, and the homeownership rate was 47.1%.

Most people in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18 minutes. The average car ownership in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN was 2 cars per household.

Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN borders Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA, Chattanooga (North) & Red Bank Cities PUMA, TN, and Soddy-Daisy City PUMA, TN.

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United States Tennessee

Population & Diversity

Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN is home to a population of 122k people, from which 93.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.31% of Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN residents were born outside of the country (10.2k people).

In 2021, there were 1.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (61.3k people) in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 41.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.01k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN are Spanish (10,352 households), Arabic (638 households), and Gujarati (458 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

63,195

Women

51.7%

59,139

Men

48.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 122,334 inhabitants, with 48.3% men, and 51.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

93.8%

2021 Citizenship

94.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.8% of Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN was 94.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
61.3k ± 1.77k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
41.1k ± 1.51k
White (Hispanic)
6.01k ± 998

11.1%

Hispanic Population

13.6k people

11.1% of the people in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN are hispanic (13.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Guatemala
2,758 ± 1,275 people
Mexico
2,433 ± 1,199 people
India
896 ± 732 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN was Guatemala, the natal country of 2,758 Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN residents, followed by Mexico with 2,433 and India with 896.

Foreign-Born Population

8.31%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

10.2k people

7.66%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

9.29k people

As of 2021, 8.31% of Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN residents (10.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN was 7.66%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
10,352 households (9.04%)
Arabic
638 households (0.557%)
Gujarati
458 households (0.4%)

12.2% of the households in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN was Spanish. 9.04% of the households in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,413 ± 353
Gulf War (2001-)
995 ± 312
Gulf War (1990s)
829 ± 210

Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.43 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN employs 54.5k people. The largest industries in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN are Restaurants & Food Services (5,045 people), Construction (3,083 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,706 people), and the highest paying industries are Banking & related activities ($193,826), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($142,727), and Offices of physicians ($106,930).

Males in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN have an average income that is 1.22 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,975. The income inequality in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,903

Women

48%

28,109

Men

52%

The workforce of Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN in 2020 was 54,012 people, with 48% woman, and 52% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN.

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Occupations

54.5k

2021 Value

0.944%

1 Year growth

± 0.944%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 0.944%, from 54k employees to 54.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN, are Customer service representatives (1,563 people), Cashiers (1,458 people), and Registered nurses (1,396 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

54.5k

2021 Value

0.944%

1 Year growth

± 0.944%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 0.944%, from 54k employees to 54.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,045 people), Construction (3,083 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,706 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN, though some of these residents may live in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,622

Median earning men ± $1,528

$30,242

Median earning women ± $1,289

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,815), Public Administration ($46,159), and Information ($44,855).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,250), Public Administration ($41,063), and Information ($35,938).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee product (by dollars) was Electronics with $51.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($50.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($49.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Tennessee products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Tennessee.

$471B

2020 Value in Tennessee

$1.05T

Projected 2050 Value in Tennessee

123% growth

In 2020, total outbound Tennessee trade was $471B. This is expected to increase 123% to $1.05T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Tennessee trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$34.2B
Texas
$26.7B
Kentucky
$21B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $34.2B, followed by Texas with $26.7B and Kentucky and $21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Tennessee shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.978%)
Independent Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN awarded 3,057 degrees. The student population of Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 9,958 male students and 15,758 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN are White (2,302 and 77.2%), followed by Black or African American (314 and 10.5%), Hispanic or Latino (140 and 4.69%), and Two or More Races (77 and 2.58%).

The largest universities in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN by number of degrees awarded are The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (2,624 and 85.8%), Academy of Allied Health Careers (200 and 6.54%), and Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga (146 and 4.78%).

The most popular majors in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN are General Business Administration & Management (461 and 15.1%), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (207 and 6.77%), and General Psychology (187 and 6.12%).

The median tuition cost in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN for a public four year colleges is $7,992 for in-state students and $24,110 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 31.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 25,716 (38.7% men and 61.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 25,716 students enrolled in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN, 38.7% men and 61.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 18,434 records, of which 60.3% were women and 39.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
353 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
207 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
167 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN was General Business Administration & Management with 353 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
2,624 degrees awarded
Academy of Allied Health Careers
200 degrees awarded
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga
146 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga with 2,624 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,164 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN, which is 0.615 times less than the 1,893 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,302 degrees mean that there were 7.33 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 314 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,992) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,856) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.08% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (27.2k), Some college (25.7k), and Bachelors Degree (15.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN was $162,600 in 2021, which is 0.664 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $150,400 to $162,600, a 8.11% increase. The homeownership rate in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN is 47.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN have an average commute time of 18 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN is $44,071. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN was Franklin & Brentwood Cities PUMA, TN with a value of $116,492, followed by Collierville Town & Germantown City PUMA, TN and Nashville-Davidson (Southwest) PUMA, TN, with respective values of $106,550 and $94,118.

Housing

Property

$162,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,482

$23,771

Median Property Taxes

±$1,153

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

47.1%

Homeownership

2021

64.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 47.1% of the housing units in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 48.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN was Franklin & Brentwood Cities PUMA, TN with a value of $116,492, followed by Collierville Town & Germantown City PUMA, TN and Nashville-Davidson (Southwest) PUMA, TN, with respective values of $106,550 and $94,118.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$44,071

Median Household Income

± $2,060

50.5k

Number of Households

± 1,812

In 2021, the median household income of the 50.5k households in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN grew to $44,071 from the previous year's value of $41,385.

The following chart displays the households in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN

0.469

2020 Wage GINI in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN

In 2021, the income inequality in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.865% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.1%)
Carpooled (10.9%)
Worked At Home (7.89%)

In 2021, 74.1% of workers in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who worked at home (7.89%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN have a shorter commute time (18 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.865% of the workforce in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN (25.5k out of 117k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

84.9% of the population of Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN has health coverage, with 37.4% on employee plans, 22.4% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 1.61% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Tennessee was $7,372 in 2014. This is a 3.74% increase from the previous year ($7,106).

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1401 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.358% increase from the previous year (1396 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1794 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 594 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

1,401 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tennessee

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see an average of 1,401 patients per year. This represents a 0.358% increase from the previous year (1,396 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Tennessee in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 25.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.9% were men and 54.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

15.1%

Uninsured

37.4%

Employer Coverage

22.4%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

1.61%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN grew by 5.5% from 14.4% to 15.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.