Rome, GA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population

99,693

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

38.2

1.06% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

16%

4.68% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$65,565

4.84% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$217,900

12.3% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

44,891

0.965% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Rome, 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.

96.1% of the residents in Rome, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rome, GA are Georgia Northwestern Technical College (3,236 degrees awarded in 2023), Georgia Highlands College (862 degrees), and Berry College (622 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Rome, GA was $217,900, and the homeownership rate was 63.6%.

Most people in Rome, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Rome, GA was 2 cars per household.

Rome, GA borders Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, Calhoun, GA, Cedartown, GA, Chattanooga, TN-GA, and Summerville, GA.

United States Georgia

Population & Diversity

Rome, GA is home to a population of 99.7k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.6% of Rome, GA residents were born outside of the country (6.58k people).

In 2024, there were 5.07 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (68.6k people) in Rome, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.25k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.1%

2024 Citizenship

95.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.1% of Rome, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Rome, GA was 95.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rome, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rome, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
68.6k ± 205
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.5k ± 577
Other (Hispanic)
4.25k ± 677

12.4%

Hispanic Population

12.4k people

12.4% of the people in Rome, GA are hispanic (12.4k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
229,616 ± 11,639 people
India
106,959 ± 7,990 people
Jamaica
51,506 ± 5,559 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 229,616 Georgia residents, followed by India with 106,959 and Jamaica with 51,506.

Foreign-Born Population

6.6%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

6.58k people

6.61%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.55k people

As of 2024, 6.6% of Rome, GA residents (6.58k 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 Rome, GA was 6.61%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Rome, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,739 ± 259
Gulf War (2001-)
874 ± 252
Gulf War (1990s)
585 ± 235

Rome, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.99 times greater than any other conflict.

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

Economy

The economy of Rome, GA employs 44.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Rome, GA were Manufacturing (7,812 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,448 people), and Educational Services (5,002 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($102,647), Wholesale Trade ($77,177), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($68,125).

Employment

Occupations

44.9k

2024 Value

± 1,863

0.965%

1 Year growth

± 5.76%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Rome, GA grew at a rate of 0.965%, from 44.5k employees to 44.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rome, GA, are Production Occupations (5,331 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,449 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,110 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rome, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

44.9k

2024 Value

± 1,863

0.965%

1 Year growth

± 5.76%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Rome, GA grew at a rate of 0.965%, from 44.5k employees to 44.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rome, GA, are Manufacturing (7,812 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,448 people), and Educational Services (5,002 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rome, GA, though some of these residents may live in Rome, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,865

Median earning men ± $2,081

$33,550

Median earning women ± $2,365

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($86,061), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,875), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($61,875).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($75,819), Public Administration ($47,119), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,769).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

193
Retail Trade
179
Health Care and Social Assistance
144
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$558k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$466k
Manufacturing
$140k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Rome, GA. Showing the available data for Georgia.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.5%)
Democratic Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

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 Georgia

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.

Education

In 2023, universities in Rome, GA awarded 5,088 degrees. The student population of Rome, GA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 5,688 male students and 9,826 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rome, GA are White (3,439 and 68.1%), Hispanic or Latino (906 and 17.9%), Black or African American (508 and 10.1%), and Two or More Races (116 and 2.3%).

The largest universities in Rome, GA by number of degrees awarded are Georgia Northwestern Technical College (3,236 and 63.6%), Georgia Highlands College (862 and 16.9%), and Berry College (622 and 12.2%).

The most popular majors in Rome, GA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (606 and 11.9%), General Business Administration & Management (458 and 9%), and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (299 and 5.88%).

The median tuition costs in Rome, GA are $31,827 for private four year colleges, and $2,280 and $8,632 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Rome, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 65.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 15,514 (36.7% men and 63.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 15,514 students enrolled in Rome, GA, 36.7% men and 63.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,795 records, of which 63.4% were women and 36.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
198 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
166 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
160 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Rome, GA was Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology with 198 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Rome, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Georgia Northwestern Technical College
3,236 degrees awarded
Georgia Highlands College
862 degrees awarded
Berry College
622 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Georgia Northwestern Technical College with 3,236 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 2,007 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rome, GA, which is 0.651 times less than the 3,081 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,439 degrees mean that there were 3.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 906 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,827) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($732) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rome, GA was $217,900 in 2024, which is 0.655 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $194,100 to $217,900, a 12.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Rome, GA is 63.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Rome, GA have an average commute time of 23.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rome, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$217,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,476

$23,434

Median Property Taxes

±$1,262

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 Rome, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

63.6%

Homeownership

2024

65.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 63.6% of the housing units in Rome, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rome, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,565

Median Household Income

± $3,312

36.9k

Number of Households

± 1,588

In 2024, the median household income of the 36.9k households in Rome, GA grew to $65,565 from the previous year's value of $62,540.

The following chart displays the households in Rome, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Rome, GA is from Georgia.

0.471

2023 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2023, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.558% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (78.4%)
Carpooled (9.69%)
Worked At Home (7.52%)

In 2024, 78.4% of workers in Rome, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.69%) and those who worked at home (7.52%).

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.

Commute Time

23.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rome, GA have a shorter commute time (23.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.87% of the workforce in Rome, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rome, GA (15.3k out of 95.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rome, GA is White, followed by Black 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

86.5% of the population of Rome, GA has health coverage, with 43.1% on employee plans, 18.4% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 0.922% 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, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

1,517 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Georgia

Primary care physicians in Georgia see an average of 1,517 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,517 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Georgia in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.2% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.5%

Uninsured

43.1%

Employer Coverage

18.4%

Medicaid

13.5%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

0.922%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rome, GA declined by 2.61% from 13.8% to 13.5%.

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

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