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Rome

Georgia · 38,934 residents (2025 est.) · 31.786 sq mi
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Rome has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,435. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $234,300. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,189
+9%since 2000
from 34,980 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,201 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+7%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:38,934 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K34K37K39K1990201020202024Rome
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,435
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,930 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,560
+94%since 2000
from $17,327 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
−4%since 2010
from 0.514 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$234,300
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,032
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
50.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+54%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(20,704)
Black27.6%(9,638)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(3,620)
Asian1.4%(494)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.7%(24,025)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(19,497)
Black22.1%(8,452)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(7,811)
Asian2.2%(823)
Other4.2%(1,606)
Diversity Score80.8%(30,852)
Diversity Score
81
+18%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.1%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 16.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.3%
−61.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2017
from 71.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 84.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 13.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rome, Georgia?

Rome, Georgia has about 38,189 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rome, Georgia?

The typical household in Rome, Georgia earns about $54,435 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rome, Georgia expensive?

In Rome, Georgia, the median home is worth about $234,300, and the typical rent is about $1,032 a month.

How educated are people in Rome, Georgia?

About 28.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rome, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rome, Georgia?

About 20.6% of people in Rome, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rome, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Rome, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,863 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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