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Rock Spring

Georgia · 1,183 residents · 2.895 sq mi
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Rock Spring is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,925. Population has declined 10% since 2023. Median home value is $218,000. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 52% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,183
−10%since 2023
from 1,310 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
409 / sq mi
−10%since 2023
from 453 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 44.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
8399961K1K1K20202024Rock Spring
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,925
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $115,455 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,629
+7%since 2023
from $35,973 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
+5%since 2023
from 0.367 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade17.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $158,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $656 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 77.8% in 2023
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 29.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+35%since 2023
from 1.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,260)
Black0.9%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(38)
Diversity Score9.2%(121)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(1,059)
Black1.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.1%(108)
Diversity Score23.8%(281)
Diversity Score
24
+157%since 2023
from 9 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
−9%since 2023
from 31.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−13.0 ptssince 2023
from 84.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 72.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
Female
47.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 97.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 98.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock Spring, Georgia?

Rock Spring, Georgia has about 1,183 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rock Spring, Georgia?

The typical household in Rock Spring, Georgia earns about $117,925 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rock Spring, Georgia expensive?

In Rock Spring, Georgia, the median home is worth about $218,000, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Rock Spring, Georgia?

About 28.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rock Spring, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rock Spring, Georgia?

About 6.7% of people in Rock Spring, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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