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Rome, GA


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Rome, Georgia

Rome, Georgia, in Floyd county, is 40 miles NW of Marietta, Georgia (center to center) and 56 miles NW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city has a population of 34,980.

The People and Families of Rome

In Rome, about 41% of adults are married. Rome is known for its large population of single adults.

Approximately 37% of Rome is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for Georgia, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city. Rome benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rome had a median family income of $37,775. To its credit, the people in Rome value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Rome ($23,320). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Rome Housing

About 54% of housing units in Rome are owner-occupied. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Rome, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Rome strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Rome Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Rome Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Rome Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 16%Rome Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Rome, GA

Comparing Rome to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population95
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Age of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Women37
Male Share of the Population36
Well-Paid Single Men27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults49
People in Middle Class or Better27
People Above Poverty25
Median Family Income26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use37
Working at Home25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents105
Affordability of Property Taxes93
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Housing Recently Built42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime23
Low Property Crime23

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