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Rockmart, GA
City in Polk County, Georgia.
Population
5,204
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
964
ZIP codes
0
Rockmart and its ZIP codes
Rockmart at a glance
- Rockmart is about 5.1 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,828 a year, 27% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $201,700 (33% below Georgia) and median rent is $986 a month.
Local data for Rockmart, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rockmart, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,828
Poverty rate
3.1%
Median home value
$201,700
Median rent
$986/mo
Homeownership
61.9%
Bachelor's or higher
20.5%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
28.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (524), Mexican Americans (469), Irish Americans (323).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Rockmart.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,672
11,132 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,771
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$271M
FY 2026, $6,322 per person
How people get to work
Rockmart, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled16.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rockmart, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
415
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
104
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
52.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rockmart, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
Cities near Rockmart
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AragonCity | 3.2 mi | 1.1 |
| BraswellTown | 5 mi | 3.2 |
| TaylorsvilleTown | 6.5 mi | 1.5 |
| EuharleeCity | 11 mi | 5.4 |
| CedartownCity | 12 mi | 9.1 |
| DallasCity | 13 mi | 8.2 |
| LindaleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.5 |
| BuchananCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| KingstonCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| Cave SpringCity | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| TempleCity | 19 mi | 6.8 |
| EmersonCity | 19 mi | 8.7 |
| HiramCity | 19 mi | 3.9 |
| CartersvilleCity | 19 mi | 28.7 |
| RomeCity | 20 mi | 31.8 |
| Villa RicaCity | 21 mi | 14.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rockmart, GA in?
- Rockmart is in Polk County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Rockmart, GA?
- About 5,204 people live in Rockmart, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rockmart?
- Nearby places include Aragon (3.2 mi), Braswell (5 mi), Taylorsville (6.5 mi), Euharlee (11 mi), Cedartown (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023