Rome, Georgia
Rome: County seat of Floyd County, Georgia, United States
About
Rome is a city located in the county of Floyd in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 36,303 and a population density of 431 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 36,764 inhabitants.
The city was created 190 years ago in 1833.
Rome is a city in Floyd County, Georgia, United States, located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. It is the principal city of the Rome, Georgia, metropolitan statistical area, which encompasses all of Floyd County. At the 2020 census, the city had a population of 37,713.
Rome was founded in 1834 at an important crossing-point on the Flint River. It was named after Rome, New York. It was incorporated as a town in 1836 and as a city in 1916.
The Georgia General Assembly legally recognized a formalized governmental structure for Rome that included its first mayor, councilmen and other public offices. The city is governed by a mayor–council system with all municipal elections held every four years on even-numbered years.
Rome's economy is largely dependent on government and health care sectors. The area is known for its low cost of living, especially housing costs and is often listed as one of the best places to retire or relocate to in the country due to its affordability and quality lifestyle options.
Rome has recently seen significant growth in its population base due in part to its proximity to Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and Interstate 20/75 (I-20).
Quick Facts about Rome
| Population : | 36,764 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Georgia (United States) |
| County : | Floyd County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 706 |
| Area : | 84.29 km2 |
| Altitude : | 614 feet / 187 meters |
| Capital city : | Rome is capital of Floyd County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1834 (190 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:00:16 (24th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 30161 |
| Density : | 436 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rome is located at 34°15'25"N 85°9'53"W (34.2570400, -85.1646700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Rome
Demographics
The population of Rome increased by 1.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 34,980 | - | |
| 2010 | 36,303 | 3.64% | census |
| 2011 | 36,324 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 36,123 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 35,885 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 35,912 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 35,901 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 36,053 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 36,369 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 36,604 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 36,716 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 36,764 | 0.13% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Rome
1 Coosa Park
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Other Places in Rome
1 Rome City Hall
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2 US Agricultural Department
6 Riverside Industrial Park NE, Rome, GA 30161, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Rome (73)
People born in Rome, including politician William S. Herndon, admiral George Stephen Morrison, musician Butch Walker, .
List
- Arn Anderson (American professional wrestler, road agent and author) he was born in 20/09/1958
- Charles H. Fahy (United States federal judge) he was born in 27/08/1892
- John William Davis (American politician (1916-1992)) he was born in 12/09/1916
- Henderson Lovelace Lanham (American politician (1888-1957)) he was born in 14/09/1888
- Mike Glenn (American basketball player) he was born in 10/09/1955
- Shawn Powell (American football player) he was born in 29/11/1988
- Charlie Culberson (baseball player) he was born in 10/04/1989
- Dan Reeves (American football player and coach) he was born in 19/01/1944
- Russ Mitchell (American baseball player) he was born in 15/02/1985
- William Hale (American film director and television director) he was born in 11/07/1931
- Edgar Bowers (American writer) he was born in 02/03/1924
- Kris Durham (Player of American football) he was born in 17/03/1988
- Bernard Holsey (American football player) he was born in 10/12/1973
- Betty Hester (American correspondent) she was born in 01/06/1923
- Bill Atwood (American baseball player) he was born in 25/09/1911
- Cary Peppermint (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1970
- Chris Jones (American Football Punter) he was born in 21/07/1989
- Douglas L. Carver (Chaplain, Army officer, Chief of Chaplains, Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army) he was born in 10/09/1951
Schools in Rome
College & universities near Rome, GA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140988 | Shorter University | Rome (GA) | 30165 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rome, GA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | Peachtree Station | 1688 Peachtree Street, NW | RAIL |
| ATN | Anniston | 126 West 4th St | RAIL |
Other cities in Floyd County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Floyd County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lindale | 4,191 | City in Smith County, Texas, United States of America |
| Cave Spring | 1,074 | City in Floyd County, Georgia, United States |
| Glenwood | 644 | Human settlement in Wheeler County, Georgia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Rome distances to largest Georgia cities
