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Rochelle

Georgia · 1,167 residents · 1.907 sq mi
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Rochelle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,214. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 248 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $73,800. The poverty rate of 33.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,167
−18%since 2000
from 1,415 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
612 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 742 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+19%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9061K1K1K2K1990201020202024Rochelle
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,214
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,923 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,522
+59%since 2000
from $12,929 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,800
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$674
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $268 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
35.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+37%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.6%(645)
Black52.1%(737)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.5%(912)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(566)
Black47%(549)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(24)
Asian1.1%(13)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score66.6%(777)
Diversity Score
67
+3%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+33.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+61%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.7%
−68.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochelle, Georgia?

Rochelle, Georgia has about 1,167 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rochelle, Georgia?

The typical household in Rochelle, Georgia earns about $31,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rochelle, Georgia expensive?

In Rochelle, Georgia, the median home is worth about $73,800, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in Rochelle, Georgia?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rochelle, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rochelle, Georgia?

About 33.1% of people in Rochelle, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rochelle, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Rochelle, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 343 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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