Rossville is a town located in Fayette County Tennessee. Rossville has a 2024 population of 1,203. Rossville is currently growing at a rate of 3.17% annually and its population has increased by 14.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,054 in 2020.
The average household income in Rossville is $134,136 with a poverty rate of 5.2%. The median age in Rossville is 53.6 years: 55.2 years for males, and 52.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rossville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 971 | 82.78% |
| Black or African American | 157 | 13.38% |
| Asian | 24 | 2.05% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 1.53% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.17% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 487 | 2.41 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Married | 326 | 2.66 | 99.7 | 0.3 |
| Non Family | 119 | 1.32 | 79 | 21 |
| Female | 39 | 3.31 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Male | 3 | 6.67 | 100 | 0 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
91.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 2.65% |
| Associates Degree | 104 | 11.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 204 | 21.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 114 | 12.08% |
| High School Graduate | 294 | 31.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 1.38% |
| Some College | 190 | 20.13% |
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 | 769 | 758 | 289 |
| Black | 138 | 120 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 13 | 8 |
| Asian | 16 | 13 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 5 | 5 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Race | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 45.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,417 | $105,625 | $56,597 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,547 | $90,469 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $58,750 | $87,917 | $52,813 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 |
| Overall | $66,140 | $80,795 | $61,042 |
| Some College | $73,828 | $72,955 | $90,417 |
$66,140
Average Earnings
$80,795
Average Male
$61,042
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.52% of Rossville residents speak only English, while 4.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 157 | 54 | 34.39% |
| White | 971 | 7 | 0.72% |
5.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.18%
Male Poverty Rate
5.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rossville is Black, with 34.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rossville is White, with 0.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.37% |
| High School | 14.29% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 78.95% |
| Female Unemployed | 61.54% |
| Female Employed | 2.23% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $136,591 | $149,721 |
| Households | $121,116 | $134,136 |
| Married Families | $150,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $64,875 | $83,114 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.8%
Male Marriage Rate
60.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
84
Number of Veterans
76
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 8.7% |
| Black | 10 | 6.85% |
| Asian | 3 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.8%
Labor Force Participation
63.3%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
68.46%
Born in Rossville
96.68%
Native Born
3.32%
Foreign Born
1.45%
Non Citizen
1.88%
Naturalized
96.68% of Rossville residents were born in the United States, with 68.46% having been born in Tennessee. 1.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,389 | 37 | 2.74% |
| 2028 | 1,352 | 37 | 2.81% |
| 2027 | 1,315 | 38 | 2.98% |
| 2026 | 1,277 | 37 | 2.98% |
| 2025 | 1,240 | 37 | 3.08% |
| 2024 | 1,203 | 37 | 3.17% |
| 2023 | 1,166 | 42 | 3.74% |
| 2022 | 1,124 | 25 | 2.27% |
| 2021 | 1,099 | 45 | 4.27% |
| 2020 | 1,054 | 96 | 10.02% |
| 2019 | 958 | 46 | 5.04% |
| 2018 | 912 | 55 | 6.42% |
| 2017 | 857 | 39 | 4.77% |
| 2016 | 818 | 52 | 6.79% |
| 2015 | 766 | 63 | 8.96% |
| 2014 | 703 | 27 | 3.99% |
| 2013 | 676 | 2 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 674 | 8 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 666 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 2010 | 665 | 0 | 0% |