Population 68,634 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Catoosa County
Household size in Catoosa County
| Period | Catoosa County | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.48 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.53 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.50 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.50 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | +0.02 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Catoosa County average 2.60 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Chattanooga area overall, where it has 2.50 people. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Catoosa County
| Period | Catoosa County | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4 | 39.6 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.0 | 40.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.8 | 41.3 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.6 | 41.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +1.6 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 41.6, the median age in Catoosa County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.4, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Catoosa County
| Period | Catoosa County | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 11.2% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 11.2% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 9.8% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 11.1% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in Catoosa County (13.3%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Catoosa County
Renters in Catoosa County
| Period | Catoosa County | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.3% | 30.9% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.7% | 32.2% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.0% | 32.9% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 31.8% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a quarter of households in Catoosa County rent their homes (25.8%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. About four in ten owners (40.4%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.5 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Catoosa County
| Period | Catoosa County | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 11.3% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 11.8% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 9.9% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Catoosa County as nationally: 8.3%, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in the wider Chattanooga area (9.9%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.6 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Catoosa County
| Period | Catoosa County | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1977 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1978 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1980 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1983 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Catoosa County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Catoosa County
| Period | Catoosa County | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $759 | $731 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $830 | $803 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $769 | $876 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,004 | $1,184 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$245 | +$454 | +$609 | +$606 |
The median renter in Catoosa County pays $1,004 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $245 a month from 2006–10, a 32% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Catoosa County
Bachelor's degrees in Catoosa County
| Period | Catoosa County | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 22.9% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 24.3% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 27.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.0% | 31.6% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Catoosa County: 25.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Catoosa County
| Period | Catoosa County | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.8% | 82.5% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.4% | 84.9% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.5% | 87.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.6% | 89.5% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +7.0 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Catoosa County have finished high school as nationally: 89.6%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 7.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Catoosa County
| Period | Catoosa County | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 9.3% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 4.9% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −4.4 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Catoosa County runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Catoosa County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catoosa County | 2.60 | 41.6 | 13.3% | 25.8% | 8.3% | 1991 | $1,004 | 25.0% | 89.6% | 4.4% |
| Walker County | 2.59 | 42.3 | 10.7% | 22.8% | 11.7% | 1980 | $944 | 21.0% | 87.0% | 3.8% |
| Hamilton County | 2.47 | 40.5 | 10.7% | 36.1% | 9.1% | 1981 | $1,317 | 36.9% | 90.8% | 4.7% |
| Dade County | 2.51 | 43.4 | 8.1% | 20.0% | 17.1% | 1987 | $877 | 18.0% | 88.2% | 3.9% |
| Fannin County | 2.21 | 51.1 | 12.2% | 21.4% | 34.5% | 1993 | $989 | 23.8% | 88.1% | 3.6% |
| Union County | 2.27 | 54.9 | 5.4% | 15.6% | 21.8% | 1995 | $945 | 26.6% | 87.8% | 2.4% |
| Clay County | 2.28 | 56.5 | 5.8% | 18.8% | 32.5% | 1989 | $773 | 32.3% | 92.7% | 3.3% |
| Towns County | 2.05 | 54.7 | 8.0% | 17.7% | 30.4% | 1996 | $883 | 32.6% | 92.5% | 4.9% |
| Limestone County | 2.76 | 40.2 | 8.8% | 22.4% | 7.7% | 1999 | $1,308 | 34.7% | 87.9% | 3.0% |
| Rabun County | 2.24 | 48.6 | 8.5% | 22.9% | 33.4% | 1988 | $1,039 | 30.6% | 89.7% | 1.9% |
| Lauderdale County | 2.39 | 41.1 | 8.8% | 31.1% | 12.3% | 1982 | $882 | 29.7% | 90.1% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Catoosa County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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