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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rossville

Georgia · 3,511 residents · 1.806 sq mi
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Rossville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,612. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,600. The poverty rate of 20.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,511
−2%since 1990
from 3,601 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,944 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,994 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.0
−3%since 1990
from 38.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Rossville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,612
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,863 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,175
+45%since 1990
from $9,806 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.3%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 20.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$422
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325 in 1990
US average: $602
55.5%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 55.3% in 1990
44.5% rent
2.3
+8%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(3,533)
Black1.9%(68)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.6%(167)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(3,262)
Black3.9%(137)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(45)
Asian0.3%(12)
Diversity Score13.4%(471)
13
+190%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.4%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.7%
+12.0 ptssince 1990
from 48.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
−4%since 1990
from 16.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rossville, Georgia?

Rossville, Georgia has about 3,511 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rossville, Georgia?

The typical household in Rossville, Georgia earns about $23,612 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rossville, Georgia expensive?

In Rossville, Georgia, the median home is worth about $53,600, and the typical rent is about $422 a month.

How educated are people in Rossville, Georgia?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rossville, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rossville, Georgia?

About 20.3% of people in Rossville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rossville, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Rossville, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 90 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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