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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In Rome, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Rome to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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