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Rocky Ford

Georgia · 144 residents · 1.211 sq mi
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Rocky Ford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,250. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 42 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,400. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 67% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
144
−23%since 2000
from 186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
119 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 154 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+3%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
301061822583341990201020202024Rocky Ford
2024276
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,250
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,538
−19%since 2000
from $12,989 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade25%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,400
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.1%
−52.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
58.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+266%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(127)
Black31.7%(59)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.1%(101)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(93)
Black30.6%(44)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.4%(83)
Diversity Score
57
+6%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
−41%since 2000
from 28.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.5%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
37.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
28.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
Female
71.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.9%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rocky Ford, Georgia?

Rocky Ford, Georgia has about 144 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rocky Ford, Georgia?

The typical household in Rocky Ford, Georgia earns about $16,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rocky Ford, Georgia expensive?

In Rocky Ford, Georgia, the median home is worth about $76,400, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Rocky Ford, Georgia?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rocky Ford, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rocky Ford, Georgia?

About 18.9% of people in Rocky Ford, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rocky Ford, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Rocky Ford, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 79 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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