Catoosa County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Catoosa County is located in Georgia with a total population of 68,356. It is the 36th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Catoosa County is 40.8 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Catoosa County is $72,425. This is 3% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $214,200. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Catoosa County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (88.4% vs 49.8%). The Black or African American population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

24.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.8%.