COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Rockdale County

Georgia · 70,111 residents · 129.819 sq mi

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Rockdale County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,599. Population has grown 30% since 1990. Median home value is $117,800. Households here earn about 26% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 35.4

US median: 35.2

Average education

23% 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

Total population

70,111

+30%since 1990

from 54,091 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

540 / sq mi

+30%since 1990

from 417 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

35.4

+10%since 1990

from 32.2 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202495K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$53,599

+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $39,389 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$22,300

+42%since 1990

from $15,710 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

8.2%

+2.0 ptssince 1990

from 6.2% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$117,800

+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $85,800 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$757

+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $555 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

74.5%

−0.7 ptssince 1990

from 75.2% in 1990

25.5% rent

Afford Score

2.2

+1%since 1990

from 2.2 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic90.4%(48,913)

Black8%(4,344)

Hispanic / Latino0.9%(499)

Asian0.8%(450)

Diversity Score23.8%(12,890)

2000

White, non-Hispanic72.7%(50,967)

Black18.1%(12,670)

Hispanic / Latino6%(4,182)

Asian1.9%(1,339)

Diversity Score52.4%(36,746)

Diversity Score

+120%since 1990

from 24 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

23.4%

+5.2 ptssince 1990

from 18.1% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

82.4%

+4.7 ptssince 1990

from 77.7% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

7.5%

+1.7 ptssince 1990

from 5.8% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

22.9 min

−9%since 1990

from 25.1 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockdale County, Georgia?

Rockdale County, Georgia has about 70,111 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rockdale County, Georgia?

The typical household in Rockdale County, Georgia earns about $53,599 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockdale County, Georgia expensive?

In Rockdale County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $117,800, and the typical rent is about $757 a month.

How educated are people in Rockdale County, Georgia?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rockdale County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockdale County, Georgia?

About 8.2% of people in Rockdale County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockdale County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockdale County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,020 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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