Catoosa County, Georgia

County in Georgia, United States

County in Georgia

Catoosa County

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Location within the U.S. state of Georgia

Georgia's location within the U.S.

Coordinates: 34°54′N 85°08′W﻿ / ﻿34.90°N 85.14°W﻿ / 34.90; -85.14
Country|  United States
State|  Georgia
Founded| 1853; 172 years ago (1853)
Seat| Ringgold
Largest city| Fort Oglethorpe
Area

• Total

| 162 sq mi (420 km2)
• Land| 162 sq mi (420 km2)
• Water| 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2)  0.27%
Population

(2020)

• Total

| 67,872
• Density| 419/sq mi (162/km2)
Time zone| UTC−5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)| UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district| 14th
Website| catoosa.com

Catoosa County is a county in the Northwest region of the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2020 census, the population was 67,872.[1] The county seat is Ringgold.[2] The county was created on December 5, 1853. The meaning of the Cherokee language name "Catoosa" is obscure. "Catoosa" may come from the Cherokee words gatusi ("hill", "small mountain" or "high place") or gatu'gitse ("new settlement place").[3]

Catoosa County is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

## History

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On March 14, 2002, due to a one-time sudden fog, about 125 vehicles crashed, causing a pileup in Interstate 75 that killed four people and injured 39.[4]

On April 27, 2011, a devastating tornado touched down in the town of Ringgold, located in Catoosa County, leaving a path of severe destruction.[5]

## Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 162 square miles (420 km2), of which 162 square miles (420 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) (0.2%) is water.[6] The entire county is located in the Middle Tennessee-Chickamauga sub-basin of the Middle Tennessee-Hiwassee basin.[7]

### Major highways

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* Interstate 75
* U.S. Route 27
* U.S. Route 41
* U.S. Route 76
* State Route 1
* State Route 2
* State Route 3
* State Route 146
* State Route 151
* State Route 401 (unsigned designation for I-75)

### Adjacent counties

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* Hamilton County, Tennessee (north)
* Whitfield County (east)
* Walker County (west)

### National protected areas

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* Chattahoochee National Forest (part)
* Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park (part)

## Demographics

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Historical population Census| Pop.| Note| %±

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1860| 5,082| | —
1870| 4,409| | −13.2%
1880| 4,739| | 7.5%
1890| 5,431| | 14.6%
1900| 5,823| | 7.2%
1910| 7,184| | 23.4%
1920| 6,677| | −7.1%
1930| 9,421| | 41.1%
1940| 12,199| | 29.5%
1950| 15,146| | 24.2%
1960| 21,101| | 39.3%
1970| 28,271| | 34.0%
1980| 36,991| | 30.8%
1990| 42,464| | 14.8%
2000| 53,282| | 25.5%
2010| 63,942| | 20.0%
2020| 67,872| | 6.1%
2023 (est.)| 68,910| [8]| 1.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
1790-1880[10] 1890-1910[11]
1920-1930[12] 1930-1940[13]
1940-1950[14] 1960-1980[15]
1980-2000[16] 2010[17] 2020[18]

### 2020 census

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Catoosa County, Georgia – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the U.S. census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race. Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[19] | Pop 2010[17] | Pop 2020[18] | % 2000  | % 2010  | % 2020

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White alone (NH)  | 51,013  | 59,149  | 59,280  | 95.74%  | 92.50%  | 87.34%
Black or African American alone (NH)  | 661  | 1,356  | 1,808  | 1.24%  | 2.12%  | 2.66%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)  | 159  | 191  | 181  | 0.30%  | 0.30%  | 0.27%
Asian alone (NH)  | 370  | 762  | 1,025  | 0.69%  | 1.19%  | 1.51%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)  | 10  | 30  | 84  | 0.02%  | 0.05%  | 0.12%
Other race alone (NH)  | 15  | 49  | 133  | 0.03%  | 0.08%  | 0.20%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)  | 433  | 936  | 3,020  | 0.81%  | 1.46%  | 4.45%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)  | 621  | 1,469  | 2,341  | 1.17%  | 2.30%  | 3.45%
Total | 53,282 | 63,942 | 67,872 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 67,872 people, 24,130 households, and 17,293 families residing in the county.

### 2016

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As of 2016[update] the largest self-reported ancestry groups in Catoosa County, Georgia are:[20]

Largest ancestries (2015) | Percent

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English | 17.6%
American | 17.2%
Irish | 13.2%
German | 11.7%
Scottish | 2.6%
Italian | 2.3%
Dutch | 1.5%
Scots-Irish | 1.5%
French | 1.5%
Polish | 0.8%
Welsh | 0.6%
Swedish | 0.5%
Norwegian | 0.5%
Danish | 0.3%

### 2010 census

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According to the 2010 United States census, there were 63,942 people, 24,475 households, and 17,785 families living in the county.[21] The population density was 394.3 inhabitants per square mile (152.2/km2). There were 26,606 housing units at an average density of 164.1 per square mile (63.4/km2).[22] The racial makeup of the county was 93.6% white, 2.2% black or African American, 1.2% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 1.0% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.3% of the population.[21][23]

Of the 24,475 households, 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 27.3% were non-families, and 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.05. The median age was 38.3 years.[21]

The median income for a household in the county was $46,544 and the median income for a family was $54,796. Males had a median income of $39,962 versus $31,505 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,563. About 8.5% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.[24]

### 2000 census

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According to the census[25] of 2000, there were 53,282 people, 20,425 households, and 15,400 families living in the county. The population density was 328 inhabitants per square mile (127/km2). There were 21,794 housing units at an average density of 134 per square mile (52/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.39% White, 1.26% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races; 1.17% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 20,425 households, of which 35.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.60% were married couples living together, 11.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.60% were non-families. 21.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.80% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 30.80% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 11.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $39,998, and the median income for a family was $45,710. Males had a median income of $31,746 versus $23,790 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,009. About 6.40% of families and 9.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.50% of those under age 18 and 11.00% of those age 65 or over.

## Politics

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United States presidential election results for Catoosa County, Georgia[26] Year  | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies)

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No. | % | No. | % | No. | %
2024 | 27,150  | 77.36% | 7,704  | 21.95%  | 243  | 0.69%
2020 | 25,167  | 77.14% | 6,932  | 21.25%  | 527  | 1.62%
2016 | 20,876  | 77.49% | 4,771  | 17.71%  | 1,293  | 4.80%
2012 | 17,858  | 75.06% | 5,365  | 22.55%  | 568  | 2.39%
2008 | 18,218  | 74.04% | 6,025  | 24.49%  | 362  | 1.47%
2004 | 16,406  | 73.43% | 5,807  | 25.99%  | 128  | 0.57%
2000 | 12,033  | 67.90% | 5,470  | 30.87%  | 218  | 1.23%
1996 | 8,237  | 55.89% | 5,185  | 35.18%  | 1,317  | 8.94%
1992 | 7,599  | 51.59% | 4,817  | 32.70%  | 2,315  | 15.72%
1988 | 9,319  | 72.02% | 3,588  | 27.73%  | 33  | 0.26%
1984 | 7,908  | 71.91% | 3,089  | 28.09%  | 0  | 0.00%
1980 | 5,962  | 53.91% | 4,921  | 44.50%  | 176  | 1.59%
1976 | 3,799  | 38.69%  | 6,020  | 61.31% | 0  | 0.00%
1972 | 6,008  | 87.05% | 894  | 12.95%  | 0  | 0.00%
1968 | 2,043  | 21.75%  | 901  | 9.59%  | 6,449  | 68.66%
1964 | 4,143  | 58.59% | 2,922  | 41.32%  | 6  | 0.08%
1960 | 2,074  | 49.52%  | 2,114  | 50.48% | 0  | 0.00%
1956 | 1,336  | 38.18%  | 2,163  | 61.82% | 0  | 0.00%
1952 | 1,371  | 38.10%  | 2,227  | 61.90% | 0  | 0.00%
1948 | 268  | 17.43%  | 1,051  | 68.34% | 219  | 14.24%
1944 | 395  | 21.37%  | 1,453  | 78.63% | 0  | 0.00%
1940 | 249  | 14.74%  | 1,440  | 85.26% | 0  | 0.00%
1936 | 218  | 17.59%  | 1,018  | 82.16% | 3  | 0.24%
1932 | 123  | 11.01%  | 985  | 88.18% | 9  | 0.81%
1928 | 605  | 51.84% | 562  | 48.16%  | 0  | 0.00%
1924 | 242  | 25.97%  | 661  | 70.92% | 29  | 3.11%
1920 | 33  | 37.50%  | 55  | 62.50% | 0  | 0.00%
1916 | 32  | 3.70%  | 624  | 72.06% | 210  | 24.25%
1912 | 63  | 13.64%  | 286  | 61.90% | 113  | 24.46%

## Education

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All of Catoosa County is in the Catoosa County School District.[27]

Elementary schools

* Battlefield Elementary School
* Battlefield Primary School
* Boynton Elementary School
* Cloud Springs Elementary School
* Graysville Elementary School
* Ringgold Elementary School
* Ringgold Primary School
* Tiger Creek Elementary School
* West Side Elementary School
* Woodstation Elementary School

Middle schools

* Heritage Middle School
* Lakeview Middle School
* Ringgold Middle School

High schools

* Heritage High School
* Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School
* Ringgold High School
* Performance Learning Center

## Communities

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### Cities

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* Fort Oglethorpe
* Ringgold

### Town

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* Tunnel Hill

### Census-designated places

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* Indian Springs
* Lakeview

### Other unincorporated communities

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* Graysville
* Woodstation

## See also

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* State of Georgia portal

* 2011 Super Outbreak
* List of counties in Georgia
* National Register of Historic Places listings in Catoosa County, Georgia
* Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority

## References

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1. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Catoosa County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
3. ^ "Catoosa County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 25. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
4. ^ "Massive pileup near Ga.-Tenn. line kills 4". CNN. March 14, 2002. Archived from the original on June 11, 2009. Retrieved May 13, 2010.
5. ^ Ringgold, GA Tornado Confirmed as an EF-4 Tornado, The OKCStormWatcher Weather Blog, April 29, 2011. Retrieved April 30, 2011.
6. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
7. ^ "Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience". Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Archived from the original on October 22, 2016. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
8. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
9. ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". United States Census Bureau.
10. ^ "1880 Census Population by Counties 1790-1800" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1880.
11. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1910.
12. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1930.
13. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1940.
14. ^ "1950 Census of Population - Georgia -" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1950.
15. ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1980.
16. ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2000.
17. ^ a b "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Catoosa County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau.
18. ^ a b "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Catoosa County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau.
19. ^ "P004 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Catoosa County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau.
20. ^ "American FactFinder - Results". factfinder.census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
21. ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
22. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
23. ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
24. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
25. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
26. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
27. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Catoosa County, GA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 15, 2024. \- Text list

## External links

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* Official website
* Catoosa County Public Schools
* Catoosa county, GA, genealogy
* Catoosa County historical marker
* Old Stone Presbyterian Church historical marker

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County seat: Ringgold

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* Fort Oglethorpe‡
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Map of Georgia highlighting Catoosa County

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* Tunnel Hill‡

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* Indian Springs
* Lakeview‡

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* Boynton
* Burning Bush
* Catoosa Springs
* Graysville
* Keith
* Mount Pisgah
* Newnan Springs
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* Poplar Springs
* Westside
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