Rockdale County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Rockdale County is located in Georgia with a total population of 94,293. It is the 28th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rockdale County is 39.2 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rockdale County is $72,349. This is 3% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.7%. This is 20% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $256,600. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Rockdale County is Black or African American, making up 57.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 25.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (57.1% vs 31.0%). The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

29.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.0%.