Catoosa County Demographics

A map of Catoosa County's Population by Race

Catoosa County, Georgia had a population of 67,872 in 2020. It was 87.3% White, 2.7% Black, 1.5% Asian, 3.4% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Catoosa County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Catoosa County is the 35th most populous county of the 159 counties in Georgia.

Catoosa County's White Population

59,280 residents of Catoosa County identify as White, or 87.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Catoosa County considerably larger than the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Catoosa County is ranked #12 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Catoosa County is more White than neighboring Whitfield County (56.3% White), Hamilton County (68.3% White), and Bradley County (80.9% White). Catoosa County is less White than neighboring Walker County (88.2% White), and Dade County (91% White).

Catoosa County's Black Population

1,808 residents of Catoosa County identify as Black, or 2.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Catoosa County considerably less than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Catoosa County is ranked #147 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Catoosa County is more Black than neighboring Dade County (0.9% Black). Catoosa County is less Black than neighboring Whitfield County (3.5% Black), Walker County (4.2% Black), Hamilton County (17.5% Black), and Bradley County (4.7% Black).

Catoosa County's Asian Population

1,025 residents of Catoosa County identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Catoosa County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Catoosa County is ranked #37 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Catoosa County is more Asian than neighboring Whitfield County (1.4% Asian), Walker County (0.4% Asian), Dade County (0.8% Asian), and Bradley County (1.1% Asian). Catoosa County is less Asian than neighboring Hamilton County (2.2% Asian).

Catoosa County's Hispanic Population

2,341 residents of Catoosa County identify as Hispanic, or 3.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Catoosa County slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Catoosa County is ranked #107 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Catoosa County is more Hispanic than neighboring Walker County (2.5% Hispanic), and Dade County (2.2% Hispanic). Catoosa County is less Hispanic than neighboring Whitfield County (35.9% Hispanic), Hamilton County (7.4% Hispanic), and Bradley County (7.8% Hispanic).

Catoosa County's Native American/Other Population

398 residents of Catoosa County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Catoosa County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Catoosa County is ranked #64 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Catoosa County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Whitfield County (0.5% Native American/Other). Catoosa County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bradley County (0.7% Native American/Other).

Catoosa County's Multiracial Population

3,020 residents of Catoosa County identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Catoosa County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Catoosa County is ranked #16 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Catoosa County is more Multiracial than neighboring Whitfield County (2.5% Multiracial), Walker County (4.1% Multiracial), and Hamilton County (4.1% Multiracial). Catoosa County is less Multiracial than neighboring Dade County (4.5% Multiracial), and Bradley County (4.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.