Rockmart, GA

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    2024 Population
    5,204
    US Senator
    Jon Ossoff
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Raphael Warnock
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.5
    1.89% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    3.13%
    60.6% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $56,828
    5.52% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $201,700
    8.09% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2,244
    10.7% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Rockmart, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.6% of the residents in Rockmart, GA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Rockmart, GA was $201,700, and the homeownership rate was 61.9%.

    Most people in Rockmart, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Rockmart, GA was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesGeorgiaPolk County, GACedartown, GANorthwest Georgia Regional Commission (Southwest)--Floyd, Polk & Haralson Counties PUMA, GA

    Population & Diversity

    Rockmart, GA is home to a population of 5.2k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.404% of Rockmart, GA residents were born outside of the country (21 people).

    In 2024, there were 3.76 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.45k people) in Rockmart, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 917 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 251 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.6% of Rockmart, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Rockmart, GA was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rockmart, GA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      3.45k ± 360
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      917 ± 384
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      251 ± 321
    11.6%
    Hispanic Population
    602 people

    In 2024, there were 3.76 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.45k people) in Rockmart, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 917 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 251 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    11.6% of the people in Rockmart, GA are hispanic (602 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Rockmart, GA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      232,075 ± 11,701 people
    2. India
      112,556 ± 8,194 people
    3. Jamaica
      54,537 ± 5,719 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 232,075 Georgia residents, followed by India with 112,556 and Jamaica with 54,537.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.404%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    21 people
    2.14%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    110 people

    As of 2024, 0.404% of Rockmart, GA residents (21 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rockmart, GA was 2.14%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (1990s)
      97 ± 81
    2. Vietnam
      62 ± 51
    3. Korea
      17 ± 33

    Rockmart, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.56 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Rockmart, GA.

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    Health

    87.1% of the population of Rockmart, GA has health coverage, with 38.8% on employee plans, 28.5% on Medicaid, 9.25% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Georgia see 1,517 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,517 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1856 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 525 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43% were men and 57% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.3% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43% were men and 57% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    12.9%
    Uninsured
    38.8%
    Employer Coverage
    28.5%
    Medicaid
    9.25%
    Medicare
    10.5%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rockmart, GA declined by 11.7% from 14.7% to 12.9%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Rockmart, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Rockmart, GA employs 2.24k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Rockmart, GA were Manufacturing (748 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (436 people), and Educational Services (162 people), and the highest paying industries were Educational Services ($98,176), Other Services Except Public Administration ($60,250), and Construction ($53,726).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.24k
    2024 Value
    ± 467
    10.7%
    1 Year growth
    ± 27.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Rockmart, GA grew at a rate of 10.7%, from 2.03k employees to 2.24k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rockmart, GA, are Production Occupations (395 people), Material Moving Occupations (308 people), and Management Occupations (306 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rockmart, GA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.24k
    2024 Value
    ± 467
    10.7%
    1 Year growth
    ± 27.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Rockmart, GA grew at a rate of 10.7%, from 2.03k employees to 2.24k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rockmart, GA, are Manufacturing (748 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (436 people), and Educational Services (162 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rockmart, GA, though some of these residents may live in Rockmart, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $49,151
    Median earning men ± $5,516
    $38,548
    Median earning women ± $3,032

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($61,375), Construction ($53,726), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($48,125).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($44,250), Manufacturing ($42,344), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($39,028).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.94%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

    Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Georgia is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.394%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Georgia

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    Jon Ossoff
    Senator from Georgia2
    Assumed office on January 20, 2021
    Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the runoff election.
    Raphael Warnock
    Senator from Georgia3
    Assumed office on January 20, 2021
    Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

    Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Rockmart, GA was $201,700 in 2024, which is 0.606 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $186,600 to $201,700, a 8.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Rockmart, GA is 61.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Rockmart, GA have an average commute time of 28.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rockmart, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $201,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$26,667
    $1,234
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$330

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rockmart, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Rockmart, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    61.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    70.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 61.9% of the housing units in Rockmart, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $56,828
    Median Household Income
    ± $7,273
    1.99k
    Number of Households
    ± 409

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.99k households in Rockmart, GA grew to $56,828 from the previous year's value of $53,854.

    The following chart displays the households in Rockmart, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Rockmart, GA is from Georgia.
    0.471
    2024 Wage GINI in Georgia
    0.471
    2023 Wage GINI in Georgia

    In 2024, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (78%)
    2. Carpooled (16%)
    3. Worked At Home (5.4%)

    In 2024, 78% of workers in Rockmart, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16%) and those who worked at home (5.4%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    28.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Rockmart, GA have a longer commute time (28.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.767% of the workforce in Rockmart, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Rockmart, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Rockmart, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rockmart, GA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    3.13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rockmart, GA (155 out of 4.95k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rockmart, GA is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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