Catoosa County Demographics

A map of Catoosa County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	60,284	59,280	87.8%	87.3%
Multiracial	3,196	3,020	4.7%	4.4%
Hispanic	2,778	2,341	4.0%	3.4%
Asian	1,045	1,025	1.5%	1.5%
Black	901	1,808	1.3%	2.7%
Native American/Other	430	398	0.6%	0.6%

Catoosa County, Georgia has an estimated population of 68,634, a slight increase from the 67,872 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.8% White, 4.7% Multiracial, 4.0% Hispanic, 1.5% Asian, 1.3% Black, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Catoosa County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Catoosa has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Catoosa County, that probability was 23.3% in 2020 and 22.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Catoosa County is ranked the 38th most populous county in Georgia, out of 159 counties. Catoosa County was ranked the 35th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Catoosa County's White Population

60,284 residents of Catoosa County, or 87.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Catoosa County is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Catoosa County ranks 12th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Catoosa County's White population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Catoosa County's population has increased from 87.3% to 87.8%.

Catoosa County is more White than neighboring Whitfield County (55.5% White), Hamilton County (68.3% White), and Bradley County (81.2% White). Catoosa County is less White than neighboring Walker County (89.3% White), and Dade County (91.5% White).

Catoosa County's Black Population

901 residents of Catoosa County, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Catoosa County is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Catoosa County ranks 147th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Catoosa County's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.2%. Black residents' share of Catoosa County's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.3%.

Catoosa County is more Black than neighboring Dade County (1.1% Black). Catoosa County is less Black than neighboring Whitfield County (3.4% Black), Walker County (3% Black), Hamilton County (16.9% Black), and Bradley County (4.1% Black).

Catoosa County's Asian Population

1,045 residents of Catoosa County, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Catoosa County is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Catoosa County ranks 37th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Catoosa County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. Asian residents' share of Catoosa County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Catoosa County is more Asian than neighboring Whitfield County (1.4% Asian), Walker County (0.4% Asian), Dade County (1.2% Asian), and Bradley County (1.1% Asian). Catoosa County is less Asian than neighboring Hamilton County (2.1% Asian).

Catoosa County's Hispanic Population

2,778 residents of Catoosa County, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Catoosa County is lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Catoosa County ranks 107th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Catoosa County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Catoosa County's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.0%.

Catoosa County is more Hispanic than neighboring Walker County (2.9% Hispanic), and Dade County (2.9% Hispanic). Catoosa County is less Hispanic than neighboring Whitfield County (37.2% Hispanic), Hamilton County (8% Hispanic), and Bradley County (8.4% Hispanic).

Catoosa County's Native American/Other Population

430 residents of Catoosa County, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Catoosa County is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Catoosa County ranks 64th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Catoosa County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Catoosa County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Catoosa County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Whitfield County (0.1% Native American/Other), Walker County (0.4% Native American/Other), and Dade County (0.1% Native American/Other). Catoosa County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bradley County (0.9% Native American/Other).

Catoosa County's Multiracial Population

3,196 residents of Catoosa County, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Catoosa County is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Catoosa County ranks 16th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Catoosa County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Catoosa County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Catoosa County is more Multiracial than neighboring Whitfield County (2.3% Multiracial), Walker County (4.1% Multiracial), Hamilton County (4.1% Multiracial), Dade County (3.1% Multiracial), and Bradley County (4.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.