Fort Oglethorpe is a city located in Catoosa County Georgia. Fort Oglethorpe has a 2024 population of 10,677. Fort Oglethorpe is currently growing at a rate of 0.75% annually and its population has increased by 3.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,360 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Oglethorpe is $64,977 with a poverty rate of 9.88%. The median age in Fort Oglethorpe is 43.4 years: 41.3 years for males, and 50.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Oglethorpe was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,884 | 85.99% |
| Black or African American | 493 | 4.77% |
| Two or more races | 458 | 4.43% |
| Asian | 454 | 4.39% |
| Other race | 37 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,581 | 2.17 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
| Married | 2,055 | 2.72 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Non Family | 1,899 | 1.17 | 42.7 | 57.3 |
| Female | 512 | 3.32 | 30.3 | 69.7 |
| Male | 115 | 3.87 | 49.6 | 50.4 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
50.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 448 | 5.77% |
| Associates Degree | 547 | 7.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 896 | 11.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 800 | 10.29% |
| High School Graduate | 2,728 | 35.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 174 | 2.24% |
| Some College | 2,178 | 28.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,796 | 6,239 | 1,313 |
| Black | 484 | 443 | 171 |
| Asian | 286 | 286 | 147 |
| 2+ Races | 145 | 145 | 65 |
| Hispanic | 54 | 30 | 0 |
| Other Race | 37 | 13 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,409 | $40,870 | $44,432 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,054 | $110,432 | $60,074 |
| High School Graduate | $37,403 | $50,074 | $35,588 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $60,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,049 | $49,926 | $36,928 |
| Some College | $40,488 | $49,762 | $36,087 |
$42,049
Average Earnings
$49,926
Average Male
$36,928
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.68% of Fort Oglethorpe residents speak only English, while 4.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,591 | 839 | 9.77% |
| Multiple | 448 | 113 | 25.22% |
| Hispanic | 155 | 17 | 10.97% |
| Black | 382 | 16 | 4.19% |
9.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.72%
Male Poverty Rate
11.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Oglethorpe is Multiple, with 25.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Oglethorpe is Black, with 4.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.71% |
| High School | 9.24% |
| Some College | 3.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.71% |
| Female Employed | 2.9% |
| Male Employed | 1.11% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,308 | $79,570 |
| Households | $50,902 | $64,977 |
| Married Families | $80,852 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,112 | $41,484 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
714
Number of Veterans
667
Male Veterans
47
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 255 |
| World War II | 180 |
| Second Gulf War | 115 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Korea | 35 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 408 |
| 65 to 74 | 123 |
| 35 to 54 | 112 |
| 55 to 64 | 57 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 678 | 9.12% |
| Black | 31 | 6.39% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 1.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.5%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
30.53%
Born in Fort Oglethorpe
96.16%
Native Born
3.84%
Foreign Born
0.83%
Non Citizen
3.01%
Naturalized
96.16% of Fort Oglethorpe residents were born in the United States, with 30.53% having been born in Georgia. 0.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,074 | 80 | 0.73% |
| 2028 | 10,994 | 79 | 0.72% |
| 2027 | 10,915 | 79 | 0.73% |
| 2026 | 10,836 | 80 | 0.74% |
| 2025 | 10,756 | 79 | 0.74% |
| 2024 | 10,677 | 79 | 0.75% |
| 2023 | 10,598 | 48 | 0.45% |
| 2022 | 10,550 | 94 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 10,456 | 96 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 10,360 | 414 | 4.16% |
| 2019 | 9,946 | -72 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 10,018 | 182 | 1.85% |
| 2017 | 9,836 | 69 | 0.71% |
| 2016 | 9,767 | 141 | 1.46% |
| 2015 | 9,626 | 95 | 1% |
| 2014 | 9,531 | 91 | 0.96% |
| 2013 | 9,440 | 29 | 0.31% |
| 2012 | 9,411 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2011 | 9,406 | 133 | 1.43% |
| 2010 | 9,273 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,940 | 1,060 | 18.03% |
| 1990 | 5,880 | 437 | 8.03% |
| 1980 | 5,443 | 1,574 | 40.68% |
| 1970 | 3,869 | -7,205 | -65.06% |