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Rossville

Georgia · 3,980 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 $43,922. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,000. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,980
+13%since 2000
from 3,511 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,204 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,944 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+2%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Rossville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,922
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,612 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,778
+54%since 2000
from $14,175 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
55.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−28%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(3,262)
Black3.9%(137)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(45)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.4%(471)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(3,006)
Black13.4%(532)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(225)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other3%(118)
Diversity Score47.8%(1,902)
Diversity Score
48
+256%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.2 min
+194%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−20.8 ptssince 2011
from 26.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.3%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.4%
−54.7 ptssince 2013
from 73.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rossville, Georgia?

Rossville, Georgia has about 3,980 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rossville, Georgia?

The typical household in Rossville, Georgia earns about $43,922 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 $72,000, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Rossville, Georgia?

About 18.8% 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 21.6% of people in Rossville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rossville, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Rossville, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 379 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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