Population 11,988 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fort Oglethorpe
Household size in Fort Oglethorpe
| Period | Fort Oglethorpe | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.48 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.53 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.50 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.22 | +0.02 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Fort Oglethorpe run a little small, averaging 2.50 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has climbed from 2.28 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 Fort Oglethorpe
| Period | Fort Oglethorpe | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.7 | 39.6 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.3 | 40.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.1 | 41.3 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.0 | 41.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +1.6 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 41.0, the median age in Fort Oglethorpe is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The youngest areas are in the center, the 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 Fort Oglethorpe
| Period | Fort Oglethorpe | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 11.2% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 11.2% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 9.8% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 11.1% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Fort Oglethorpe: 15.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Compared with other Georgia cities, Fort Oglethorpe has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
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 Fort Oglethorpe
Renters in Fort Oglethorpe
| Period | Fort Oglethorpe | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.5% | 30.9% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.4% | 32.2% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.8% | 32.9% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.0% | 31.8% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Fort Oglethorpe rent: 50.0% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 44.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 7.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Fort Oglethorpe
| Period | Fort Oglethorpe | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 11.3% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 11.8% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 9.9% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Fort Oglethorpe is close to the national rate: 10.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Fort Oglethorpe
| Period | Fort Oglethorpe | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1977 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1978 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1980 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1983 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Fort Oglethorpe are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Fort Oglethorpe
| Period | Fort Oglethorpe | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $583 | $731 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $677 | $803 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $651 | $876 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $999 | $1,184 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$416 | +$454 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Fort Oglethorpe costs $999 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $416 a month since 2006–10, up 71%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.7% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the north.
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 Fort Oglethorpe
Bachelor's degrees in Fort Oglethorpe
| Period | Fort Oglethorpe | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 22.9% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 24.3% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 27.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 31.6% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Fort Oglethorpe have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 19.3%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.0 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northwest.
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 Fort Oglethorpe
| Period | Fort Oglethorpe | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.1% | 82.5% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.8% | 84.9% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.6% | 87.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.0% | 89.5% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +7.0 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Fort Oglethorpe never finished high school, more than nationally: 86.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.9 points, 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 Fort Oglethorpe
| Period | Fort Oglethorpe | Chattanooga area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 9.3% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 4.9% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −4.4 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Fort Oglethorpe is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. The rate is higher than in the Chattanooga area overall (4.7%). Unemployment has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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).
Fort Oglethorpe compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Oglethorpe | 2.50 | 41.0 | 15.9% | 50.0% | 10.7% | 1982 | $999 | 19.3% | 86.0% | 5.4% |
| Lakeview | 2.47 | 37.0 | 11.3% | 28.9% | 14.6% | 1968 | $1,028 | 19.6% | 85.6% | 3.4% |
| Rossville | 2.58 | 40.2 | 14.1% | 34.2% | 12.7% | 1980 | $1,062 | 18.3% | 86.1% | 4.3% |
| East Ridge | 2.38 | 39.3 | 12.5% | 42.1% | 9.2% | 1965 | $1,220 | 24.8% | 85.1% | 4.8% |
| Fairview | 2.21 | 46.8 | 8.3% | 25.7% | 18.0% | 1972 | $960 | 15.6% | 86.0% | 2.7% |
| Ringgold | 2.64 | 42.0 | 12.8% | 16.8% | 6.8% | 1993 | $1,003 | 27.1% | 91.9% | 3.5% |
| Ridgeside | 2.59 | 44.4 | 10.9% | 53.6% | 4.7% | 1950 | $1,014 | 42.6% | 89.1% | 5.7% |
| Graysville | 2.58 | 44.3 | 9.2% | 19.2% | 13.3% | 1983 | $1,108 | 29.0% | 92.5% | 0.1% |
| Flintstone | 2.70 | 42.5 | 13.1% | 19.3% | 9.9% | 1983 | $940 | 24.1% | 83.8% | 2.0% |
| Chattanooga area | 2.50 | 41.2 | 11.1% | 31.8% | 9.9% | 1983 | $1,184 | 31.6% | 89.5% | 4.7% |
| Lookout Mountain | 2.63 | 48.1 | 0.6% | 6.3% | 6.5% | 1952 | $1,433 | 86.0% | 99.2% | 0.6% |
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 Fort Oglethorpe. 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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