Rome, GA Demographics

A map of Rome's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	19,497	17,971	51.1%	47.7%
Black	8,452	10,020	22.1%	26.6%
Hispanic	7,811	7,419	20.5%	19.7%
Multiracial	1,551	1,340	4.1%	3.6%
Asian	823	742	2.2%	2.0%
Native American/Other	55	221	0.1%	0.6%

Rome, Georgia has an estimated population of 38,189, a slight increase from the 37,713 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.1% White, 22.1% Black, 20.5% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 2.2% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rome, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rome has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rome, that probability was 66.2% in 2020 and 64.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rome is ranked the 27th most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Rome was ranked the 27th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rome's White Population

19,497 residents of Rome, or 51.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rome is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Rome ranks 439th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rome's White population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. White residents' share of Rome's population has increased from 47.7% to 51.1%.

Rome is less White than neighboring Berry College (68.2% White), Lindale (79.6% White), Shannon (92.3% White), Plainville (75% White), and Cave Spring (84.3% White).

Rome's Black Population

8,452 residents of Rome, or 22.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rome is lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Rome ranks 314th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rome's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. Black residents' share of Rome's population has decreased from 26.6% to 22.1%.

Rome is more Black than neighboring Berry College (16.6% Black), Lindale (5% Black), Shannon (1.4% Black), Plainville (0.8% Black), and Cave Spring (10.9% Black).

Rome's Asian Population

823 residents of Rome, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rome is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Rome ranks 141st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rome's Asian population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. Asian residents' share of Rome's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Rome is more Asian than neighboring Lindale (1.3% Asian), Shannon (0% Asian), and Cave Spring (0% Asian). Rome is less Asian than neighboring Berry College (8.9% Asian), and Plainville (15.8% Asian).

Rome's Hispanic Population

7,811 residents of Rome, or 20.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rome is higher than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Rome ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rome's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Rome's population has increased from 19.7% to 20.5%.

Rome is more Hispanic than neighboring Berry College (3% Hispanic), Lindale (6.2% Hispanic), Shannon (2.1% Hispanic), Plainville (3.6% Hispanic), and Cave Spring (0% Hispanic).

Rome's Native American/Other Population

55 residents of Rome, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rome is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Rome ranks 320th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rome's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rome's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Rome is more Native American/Other than neighboring Berry College (0% Native American/Other), Shannon (0% Native American/Other), Plainville (0% Native American/Other), and Cave Spring (0% Native American/Other). Rome is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lindale (0.8% Native American/Other).

Rome's Multiracial Population

1,551 residents of Rome, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rome is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Rome ranks 288th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rome's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Rome's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Rome is more Multiracial than neighboring Berry College (3.4% Multiracial). Rome is less Multiracial than neighboring Lindale (7.1% Multiracial), Shannon (4.2% Multiracial), Plainville (4.7% Multiracial), and Cave Spring (4.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.