Rockdale County, GA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Rockdale County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 93,314 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 705.6 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.06% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.1 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 33,958 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Rockdale County grew by 15.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 94,291 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Rockdale County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Rockdale County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,131 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.29% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Rockdale County is about 2% lower than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Rockdale County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $192,133 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,340 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.8% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Rockdale County is about 11.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,340 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Rockdale County spend about 64 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 265 hours, about 11.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Rockdale County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.8 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 63.6 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 265 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,220 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.1% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 19,304 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,599 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Georgia:
Chattahoochee County (8.3 min), Ben Hill County (12.5 min), Jenkins County (13.5 min).
Slowest:
Talbot County (37.2 min), Marion County (36.0 min), Paulding County (36.0 min).
The average commute time in Rockdale County is 32 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Rockdale County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Rockdale County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.4% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Georgia:
Oconee County (0.4), Fulton County (0.4), Forsyth County (0.4).
Lowest:
Quitman County (0.1), Hancock County (0.1), Taliaferro County (0.1).
Health
Rockdale County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Rockdale County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.6 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.2% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.6% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Georgia:
Forsyth County (0.8), Oconee County (0.8), Fayette County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clinch County (0.7), Clay County (0.7), Quitman County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rockdale County, Georgia.
What is the population of Rockdale County, Georgia?
The population of Rockdale County, Georgia is 93,314, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Rockdale County, Georgia?
The population density of Rockdale County, Georgia is 705.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Rockdale County, Georgia?
The median household income in Rockdale County, Georgia is $73,131, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Rockdale County, Georgia?
The median home price in Rockdale County, Georgia is $192,133, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Rockdale County, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in Rockdale County, Georgia is 5.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.