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Rome, GA

Founded 1834Floyd CountyElev. 187 m
Population
37,754
Median home
$214,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
20
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Rome

Rome is home to roughly 37,754 residents. Rome was founded in 1834 and sits in Floyd County. The median age is 36.7 and the median household income is $51,106. Homes carry a median value of $214,700, and about 48% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (48.9%). Around 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
37,754
Median age
36.7
Median household income
$51,106
Per-capita income
$32,985
Poverty rate
20.5%
High-school grad or higher
81.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
Unemployment
4.5%
Avg. commute
22.5 min
Work from home
7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White48.9%
Hispanic or Latino20.3%
Black24.4%
Asian1.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts33.8%
Service22%
Production, transportation & material moving18.4%
Sales & office15.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$214,700
Median gross rent
$976/mo
Owner-occupied
48.1%
Median year built
1975
Households
14,853
Avg. household size
2.43

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Rome has 20 public schools — 11 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading34%
Math50%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Armuchee High SchoolHighGrades 7–12
Coosa High SchoolHighGrades 8–12
Model HighHighGrades 8–12
Rome High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Coosa Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–7
Model Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–7
Rome Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Alto Park Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Anna K. Davie ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Armuchee Primary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–2
East Central Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Elm Street ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Garden Lakes Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Johnson ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–4

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime152% above national
Rome973
Georgia372
United States386
↑ 2848% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime103% above national
Rome3,960
Georgia1,919
United States1,952
↑ 1920% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Rome Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Rome.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Floyd County
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Rome is in Floyd County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Rome was founded in 1834 and sits in Floyd County. Elevation ~187 m.

Population trend
38K35K37,75420002024
Map of Rome
Rome, GA
Where Rome is
AtlantaColumbusAugusta-Richmond CountyMacon-Bibb CountySavannahAthens-Clarke CountyRome
Historic places

8 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

ChieftainsU.S. Post Office and CourthouseFloyd County CourthouseBattey, Dr. Robert, HouseSullivan--Hillyer HouseDouble-Cola Bottling CompanyBetween the Rivers Historic District (Boundary Increase)Rome Clock Tower
Notable people from Rome
Butch WalkerArn AndersonGeorge Stephen MorrisonDan ReevesWilliam HaleMike GlennEugene Theodore Booth Jr.Robert B. McClureJohn William DavisCharlie Culberson
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Nearby cities
Cartersville (23 mi)Kennesaw (36 mi)Dalton (37 mi)Woodstock (40 mi)Canton (40 mi)Marietta (43 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Rome, GA (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Rome, Georgia.

Joshua Aaron Allen, 42
Rome · Floyd County · 30161
Jason Duran Wright, 43
Rome · Floyd County · 30161
Kevin Scott Williams, 39
Rome · Floyd County · 30165
Mark Andrew Jones, 58
Rome · Floyd County · 30161
Christopher Shawn Jackson, 49
Rome · Floyd County · 30161
AKA Chris Jackson, Christopher S Jackson
Christopher Lee Williams, 46
Rome · Floyd County · 30161
AKA Chris Williams, Christopher L Williams
James Christopher Johnson, 33
Rome · 30165
AKA James C Johnson
William Diaz, 51
Rome · 30165
AKA William Gonzalez-Diaz, William Gonzales Diaz
Marcus Sintel Williams, 47
Rome · Floyd County · 30165
AKA David Williams, Marcus Williams
Michael E Baker
Rome · 30161
Michael L Young, 62
Rome · Cocke County · 30165
AKA Micheal Lewis Young, Michael Young
Michael Keith Lewis, 47
Rome · Floyd County · 30165
AKA Country Gook, Gook Chavez
Michael Anthony Williams, 52
Rome · Floyd County · 30165
Robert Lee Campbell Jr, 39
Rome · Floyd County · 30161
AKA Robert Lee Campbell Jr
David King Vaughn, 67
Rome · Floyd County · 30165
AKA Robert Pet, David Vaughn
James Gary Carter, 73
Rome · Floyd County · 30165
AKA Gary James Carter, James G Carter

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Rome — frequently asked

What is the population of Rome, Georgia?
Rome has a population of about 37,754, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Rome?
The median home value in Rome is $214,700, and the median gross rent is $976/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Rome safe? What is the crime rate?
Rome Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 973 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Rome face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Floyd County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, tornado, cold wave.
How many schools are in Rome?
Rome has 20 public schools (11 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Rome?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Rome. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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