Rossville is a city located in Walker County Georgia. Rossville has a 2024 population of 3,996. Rossville is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually and its population has increased by 0.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,975 in 2020.
The average household income in Rossville is $62,339 with a poverty rate of 19.99%. The median age in Rossville is 44 years: 40.1 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rossville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,236 | 81.29% |
| Two or more races | 313 | 7.86% |
| Black or African American | 275 | 6.91% |
| Other race | 156 | 3.92% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,658 | 2.34 | 54 | 46 |
| Married | 563 | 2.64 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Non Family | 370 | 1.11 | 35.9 | 64.1 |
| Male | 367 | 1.97 | 94 | 6 |
| Female | 358 | 3.5 | 18.4 | 81.6 |
2.64
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
54.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 336 | 12.19% |
| Associates Degree | 82 | 2.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 458 | 16.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 140 | 5.08% |
| High School Graduate | 994 | 36.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 218 | 7.91% |
| Some College | 528 | 19.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,460 | 1,925 | 539 |
| Hispanic | 121 | 121 | 58 |
| Black | 121 | 102 | 0 |
| Other Race | 88 | 88 | 58 |
| 2+ Races | 86 | 86 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,349 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,347 | $36,538 | $22,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $58,065 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,952 | $58,555 | $27,235 |
| Some College | $36,389 | $32,500 | $39,750 |
$39,952
Average Earnings
$58,555
Average Male
$27,235
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.5% of Rossville residents speak only English, while 5.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,149 | 475 | 15.08% |
| Multiple | 306 | 164 | 53.59% |
| Black | 264 | 136 | 51.52% |
| Hispanic | 242 | 53 | 21.9% |
19.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.06%
Male Poverty Rate
24.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rossville is Multiple, with 53.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rossville is White, with 15.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 20.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.98% |
| High School | 12.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 22.21% |
| Male Employed | 6.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,287 | $67,288 |
| Households | $47,791 | $62,339 |
| Married Families | $59,271 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,500 | $40,932 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.6%
Male Marriage Rate
35.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
120
Number of Veterans
107
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 87 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 51 |
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 120 | 4.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
68.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.9%
Labor Force Participation
54.9%
Employment Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
36.55%
Born in Rossville
98.74%
Native Born
1.26%
Foreign Born
0.98%
Non Citizen
0.28%
Naturalized
98.74% of Rossville residents were born in the United States, with 36.55% having been born in Georgia. 0.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,023 | 6 | 0.15% |
| 2028 | 4,017 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2027 | 4,012 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2026 | 4,007 | 6 | 0.15% |
| 2025 | 4,001 | 5 | 0.13% |
| 2024 | 3,996 | 5 | 0.13% |
| 2023 | 3,991 | 20 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 3,971 | -34 | -0.85% |
| 2021 | 4,005 | 30 | 0.75% |
| 2020 | 3,975 | -29 | -0.72% |
| 2019 | 4,004 | -13 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 4,017 | 32 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 3,985 | 9 | 0.23% |
| 2016 | 3,976 | -15 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 3,991 | -27 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 4,018 | -23 | -0.57% |
| 2013 | 4,041 | -9 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 4,050 | -27 | -0.66% |
| 2011 | 4,077 | -20 | -0.49% |
| 2010 | 4,097 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,511 | -90 | -2.5% |
| 1990 | 3,601 | -148 | -3.95% |
| 1980 | 3,749 | -120 | -3.1% |
| 1970 | 3,869 | -796 | -17.06% |
| 1960 | 4,665 | 773 | 19.86% |
| 1950 | 3,892 | 354 | 10.01% |
| 1940 | 3,538 | 308 | 9.54% |
| 1930 | 3,230 | -793 | -19.71% |