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Rock Spring

Georgia · 891 residents · 2.895 sq mi
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Rock Spring has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,607. Population has declined 8% since 2021. Median home value is $142,400. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
891
−8%vs 2021
vs 964 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
308 / sq mi
−8%vs 2021
vs 333 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
−21%vs 2021
vs 56.2 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
8399961K1K1K20202024Rock Spring
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,607
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $53,681 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,744
−3%vs 2021
vs $29,583 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 41.3% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+5.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade42.2%
US avg: 10%
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $141,700 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $545 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 77.6% in 2021
22.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−12%vs 2021
vs 2.6 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(865)
Black2.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8%(77)
Diversity Score23.5%(226)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(818)
Black1.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other2.5%(22)
Diversity Score13.2%(117)
Diversity Score
13
−44%vs 2021
vs 23 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
−7.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 33.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
−1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 96.2% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.7% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+6%vs 2021
vs 26.5 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.6%
+2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.3% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.2% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.4% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 61.8% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.6%
−2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.6% in 2021
Female
49.9%
+1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.4% in 2021
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock Spring, Georgia?

Rock Spring, Georgia has about 891 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rock Spring, Georgia earns about $61,607 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 $142,400, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Rock Spring, Georgia?

About 25.6% 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 16.0% of people in Rock Spring, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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