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Rocky Ford

Georgia · 167 residents · 1.211 sq mi
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Rocky Ford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,111. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 12% 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 $80,000. With a median age of 53.2, 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 53.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
167
−10%since 2000
from 186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
138 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 154 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.2
+22%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
301061822583341990201020202024Rocky Ford
2024276
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,111
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,013
+93%since 2000
from $12,989 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance26.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Information23.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services20%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$492
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
31.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(113)
Black26.3%(44)
Hispanic / Latino3%(5)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0.5%(1)
Diversity Score56.4%(94)
Diversity Score
56
+4%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
−8%since 2000
from 28.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
−62.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.8%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
Female
62.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rocky Ford, Georgia?

Rocky Ford, Georgia has about 167 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rocky Ford, Georgia earns about $51,111 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 $80,000, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Rocky Ford, Georgia?

About 12.4% 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 10.4% 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 56 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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