Gateway to Georgia
Catoosa County
Known as the Gateway to Georgia, Catoosa County pairs scenic beauty and deep Civil War history with prime logistics at the Tennessee line — minutes from downtown Chattanooga.
By the numbers
Key demographic and economic indicators, 2025.
70,633
Population
+5.8% (2010–2020)
35,409
Labor force
3.9% unemployment
$95,243
Median household income
$267,448
Median home value
90.9%
High school grad. or higher
26.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
69.7%
Homeownership rate
Ringgold
County seat
Cities & towns
- Ringgold
- Fort Oglethorpe
- Tunnel Hill (part)
Attractions & heritage
- Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
- Historic Fort Oglethorpe
- Lake Winnepesaukah amusement & water park
Catoosa County, like all four member counties, offers tax abatements on qualified real and personal property for new and expanding companies. See available incentives →
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