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Rockmart

Georgia · 4,732 residents · 5.401 sq mi
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Rockmart has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,429. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $116,700. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
4,732
+22%since 2000
from 3,870 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
876 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 717 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+5%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Rockmart
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,429
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,171 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,122
+18%since 2000
from $16,272 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.8%
US avg: 10%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
51.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+3%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(3,053)
Black18.4%(714)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(58)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.5%(1,608)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(3,166)
Black23.2%(1,097)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(161)
Asian1.2%(56)
Other7.7%(363)
Diversity Score64.3%(3,043)
Diversity Score
64
+55%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+13%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.2%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockmart, Georgia?

Rockmart, Georgia has about 4,732 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockmart, Georgia?

The typical household in Rockmart, Georgia earns about $47,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockmart, Georgia expensive?

In Rockmart, Georgia, the median home is worth about $116,700, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Rockmart, Georgia?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rockmart, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockmart, Georgia?

About 25.3% of people in Rockmart, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockmart, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockmart, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,376 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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