Catoosa County, Georgia

GA · FIPS 13047 Republican

Located in Georgia, Catoosa County has a population of 68,634 residents and a median age of 40.8 years, making it the #800 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 9.9%. The median home value is $240,900, and the median household income is $74,639, which is 1% below the national median.

68,634
Population
#800 of 3,222
$74,639
Median Income
-0.7% #861 of 3,222
40.8 years
Median Age
+4.9% #1,854 of 3,222
9.9%
Poverty Rate
-21.8% #764 of 3,222

Demographics

Catoosa County has a population of 68,634, making it the #800 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.2%
Native Born
2.8%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Catoosa County is $74,639, ranking #861 out of 3,222 counties — 0.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.9% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.

Income#861
$74,639
-0.7%
vs nation
73th percentile
Per Capita#1,331
$36,562
-11.4%
vs nation
59th percentile
Poverty#764
9.9%
-21.8%
vs nation
76th percentile
Unemployment#1,472
4.3%
-19.6%
vs nation
54th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Catoosa County is $240,900 (-14.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $993/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.2%.

Home Value#972
$240,900
-14.5%
vs nation
70th percentile
Rent#1,015
$993
-14.6%
vs nation
68th percentile
Homeownership#1,663
74.2%
+15.3%
vs nation
48th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Catoosa County, 24.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 28.1% below the national average, ranking #1,336 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.2% −28.1% vs nation
Rank #1,336 of 3,222
59th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Catoosa County is 75.3 years. 15.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 12.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#1,522
75.3
+0.2%
vs nation
50th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#734
15.8%
-19.2%
vs nation
77th percentile
Diabetes#738
9.4%
-15.6%
vs nation
77th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#1,234
36.3%
-2.7%
vs nation
61th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#1,417
5.6
-1.3%
vs nation
55th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#1,157
4.2
-5.8%
vs nation
63th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,168
12.2%
+16.8%
vs nation
31th percentile
Physical Inactivity#947
23.5%
-10.9%
vs nation
70th percentile
Food Insecurity#1,458
13.9%
-3.5%
vs nation
54th percentile

Substance Use

14.4% of adults in Catoosa County smoke , 36.6% are obese , and 20.4% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 29.7 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#521
14.4%
-19.8%
vs nation
84th percentile
Adult Obesity#1,038
36.6%
-3.4%
vs nation
67th percentile
Excessive Drinking#1,739
20.4%
+2.7%
vs nation
45th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#1,155
29.7
-8.1%
vs nation
45th percentile

Safety

The homicide rate in Catoosa County is 2.1 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 21.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 10.4 per 100,000.

Homicide Rate#118
2.1
-73.6%
vs nation
92th percentile
Suicide Rate#1,696
21.1
+6.8%
vs nation
34th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#1,077
15.6
-12.8%
vs nation
56th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#394
10.4
-48.8%
vs nation
86th percentile

Families & Children

14.8% of children in Catoosa County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.1 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 20.1 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Infant Mortality#594
6.1
-9.8%
vs nation
57th percentile
Teen Birth Rate#1,475
20.1
-8.1%
vs nation
51th percentile
Child Poverty#1,068
14.8%
-22.1%
vs nation
66th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Catoosa County is 63.7%. The mean commute time is 26.9 min, which is 2.5% below the national average.

Voter Turnout
63.7% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
26.9 min −2.5% vs nation
Rank #1,502 of 3,222
53th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Catoosa County voted Republican with a margin of 55.5%. The vote was 22% Dem / 77.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted +0.4 toward Democrats .

2024 REP +55.5%
22% 77.5%
Dem 35,038 votes Rep
2020 REP +55.9%
21.3% 77.2%
Dem 32,593 votes Rep
2016 REP +60.7%
18% 78.7%
Dem 26,510 votes Rep
2012 REP +52.8%
22.7% 75.5%
Dem 23,639 votes Rep
2008 REP +49.8%
24.6% 74.4%
Dem 24,496 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Catoosa County, Georgia

Catoosa County, Georgia has a total population of 68,634, making it the 800th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Catoosa County is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Catoosa County is $74,639, which ranks #861 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.

The median home value in Catoosa County is $240,900, 14.5% below the national median. Renters in Catoosa County pay a median gross rent of $993 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Catoosa County, 24.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.9 min.

Catoosa County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.0%).

All data for Catoosa County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.