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Rome

Georgia · 36,303 residents · 31.786 sq mi
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Rome has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,339. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $124,100. The poverty rate of 25.7% 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: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,303
+4%since 2000
from 34,980 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,142 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.1
+1%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K34K37K39K1990201020202024Rome
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,339
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,930 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,833
+14%since 2000
from $17,327 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.514
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.7%
−21.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
51.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+29%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(18,974)
Black27.5%(9,991)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(5,892)
Asian1.9%(690)
Other1.7%(602)
Diversity Score77.6%(28,176)
Diversity Score
78
+13%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+28%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.3%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rome, Georgia?

Rome, Georgia has about 36,303 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rome, Georgia?

The typical household in Rome, Georgia earns about $34,339 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 $124,100, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Rome, Georgia?

About 23.1% 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 25.7% 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 5,977 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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