Rome, GA Demographics

A map of Rome's Population by Race

Rome, Georgia had a population of 37,713 in 2020. It was 47.7% White, 26.6% Black, 2.0% Asian, 19.7% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rome, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 675 places in Georgia, Rome is the 27th most populous. 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's White Population

17,971 residents of Rome identify as White, or 47.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Rome roughly similar to the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Rome is ranked #438 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Rome is less White than neighboring Berry College (78.5% White), Lindale (81.8% White), Shannon (88.6% White), Plainville (85.4% White), and Cave Spring (82.6% White).

Rome's Black Population

10,020 residents of Rome identify as Black, or 26.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rome roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Rome is ranked #313 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Rome is more Black than neighboring Berry College (7.8% Black), Lindale (7.5% Black), Shannon (3.1% Black), Plainville (2% Black), and Cave Spring (10.4% Black).

Rome's Asian Population

742 residents of Rome identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rome roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Rome is ranked #137 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Rome is more Asian than neighboring Lindale (0.8% Asian), Shannon (0.3% Asian), Plainville (1.1% Asian), and Cave Spring (0.7% Asian). Rome is less Asian than neighboring Berry College (2.3% Asian).

Rome's Hispanic Population

7,419 residents of Rome identify as Hispanic, or 19.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rome slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Rome is ranked #53 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Rome is more Hispanic than neighboring Berry College (7.2% Hispanic), Lindale (5.4% Hispanic), Shannon (3.9% Hispanic), Plainville (5.1% Hispanic), and Cave Spring (2.4% Hispanic).

Rome's Native American/Other Population

221 residents of Rome identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rome roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Rome is ranked #285 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Rome is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shannon (0.2% Native American/Other). Rome is less Native American/Other than neighboring Berry College (4.1% Native American/Other), Lindale (0.7% Native American/Other), and Cave Spring (0.7% Native American/Other).

Rome's Multiracial Population

1,340 residents of Rome identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rome roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Rome is ranked #268 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Rome is more Multiracial than neighboring Berry College (0.2% Multiracial), and Cave Spring (3.2% Multiracial). Rome is less Multiracial than neighboring Lindale (3.9% Multiracial), Shannon (4% Multiracial), and Plainville (5.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.