Census Bureau data for Rockmart city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Rockmart city
- What is the median household income in Rockmart city?
- The median household income in Rockmart city is $53,854 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Rockmart city?
- The poverty rate in Rockmart city is 11.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Rockmart city?
- $186,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Rockmart city?
- The median gross rent in Rockmart city is $939 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Rockmart city residents have a college degree?
- 19.1% of adults in Rockmart city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,142
Median Income
$53,854
Median Home Value
$186,600
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
10.7%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$14,229 (+35.9%)
Home Value:
+$85,300 (+84.2%)
Poverty Rate:
-18.9 pp (-62.6%)
Bachelor's+:
+5.2 pp (+37.4%)
Unemployment:
+4.2 pp (+64.6%)
Demographics
Total Population
5,142
Median Age
42.0
Female
53.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 66.8%
Black 17.5%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 7.8%
Other 2.0%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
10.2%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$53,854
±$5,990
-$20,810 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$71,823
Median Family Income
$60,342
Poverty Rate
11.3%
+1.4 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
3.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
17.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
26.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.8%
$10–15k
2.0%
$15–25k
12.0%
$25–35k
4.1%
$35–50k
13.6%
$50–75k
23.4%
$75–100k
16.5%
$100–150k
13.2%
$150–200k
3.7%
$200k+
2.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,109
Owner-Occupied
55.0%
Renter-Occupied
45.0%
Vacancy Rate
8.1%
Median Home Value
$186,600
-$86,300 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$939
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
15.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
26.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.6%
$50–100k
10.2%
$100–200k
23.4%
$200–300k
26.0%
$300–500k
11.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
57.0%
$1–1.5k
39.2%
$1.5–2k
3.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.4%
1 vehicle
39.9%
2 vehicles
34.1%
3+
20.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
77.0%
Single-fam. att.
0.7%
2–4 units
4.3%
5–19 units
7.1%
20+ units
7.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
24.7%
1940–1969
6.5%
1970–1999
10.3%
2000–2009
9.5%
2010+
17.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
85.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
19.1%
-15.1 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
7.6%
Some College / Associate
24.2%
Less Than High School
7.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Unemployment Rate
10.7%
+5.6 pp vs. state
Work from Home
7.3%
Self-Employed
0.0%
Government Workers
8.6%
Private For-Profit
91.4%
Industry
Manufacturing
32.9%
Edu/Health
27.4%
Retail
9.4%
Arts/Entmt.
7.5%
Prof. Services
6.9%
Construction
5.2%
Finance
4.5%
Public Admin
1.2%
Transportation
0.9%
Occupation
Production
42.6%
Management
29.7%
Food Prep
14.4%
Sales
10.0%
Construction
3.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
27.1 min
Drove Alone
75.8%
Carpool
16.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
7.3%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,939
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
36.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
14.0%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.0%
5–9
6.5%
10–14
8.4%
15–19
7.1%
20–24
3.2%
25–34
8.4%
35–44
15.5%
45–54
15.1%
55–64
4.0%
65–74
7.5%
75–84
12.2%
85+
2.2%
Under 18: 27.1%
Working age (18–64): 72.9%
65 and over: 17.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.1%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
3.0%
With a Disability
19.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
85.3%
Uninsured
14.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
91.5%
Has a Computer
96.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023