State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
566.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.01% (-11)
Growth Since 2010
-7.92% (-93)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Rochelle, Georgia Population 2021
1,081
Rochelle is a city located in Wilcox County Georgia. With a 2020 population of 1,081, it is the 302nd largest city in Georgia and the 9992nd largest city in the United States . Rochelle is currently declining at a rate of -1.01% annually and its population has decreased by -7.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,174 in 2010. Rochelle reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 2 miles, Rochelle has a population density of 567 people per square mile.
The average household income in Rochelle is $49,920 with a poverty rate of 22.45%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $731 per month, and the median house value is $86,000. The median age in Rochelle is 37.2 years, 29.3 years for males, and 41.2 years for females.
Rochelle Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rochellewas:
- White: 58.49%
- Black or African American: 41.42%
- Two or more races: 0.09%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Rochelle, Georgia is 1,081 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,103.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,174.
Rochelle, Georgia Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 620 | 58.49% |
| Black or African American | 439 | 41.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.09% |
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Rochelle Population by Race
Rochelle Population Pyramid $2021
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Rochelle Population by Age
Rochelle Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 417 | 2.51 | 66.4 |
| Married | 189 | 3.12 | 83.6 |
| Non Family | 140 | 1.11 | 60 |
| Female | 83 | 3.16 | 39.8 |
| Male | 5 | 7.4 | 40 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
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Rochelle Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 2.10% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 67 | 9.38% |
| High School Graduate | 317 | 44.40% |
| Some College | 114 | 15.97% |
| Associates Degree | 97 | 13.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 71 | 9.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 4.62% |
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Rochelle Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Rochelle Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 477 | 452 | 85 |
| Black | 236 | 179 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
Rochelle Educational Attainment by Race
Rochelle Earnings by Educational Attainment
Rochelle Language by Age
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Rochelle Language
99.90% of Rochelle residents speak only English, while 0.10% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.10% of the population.
Rochelle Language
Rochelle Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 439 | 145 | 33.03% |
| White | 620 | 93 | 15.00% |
22.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.80%
Male Poverty Rate
28.64%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rochelle
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rochelle is Black, with 33.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rochelle is White, with 15.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.51%.
Rochelle Poverty
Rochelle Poverty Rate by Education
Rochelle Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.5%
Male Marriage Rate
39.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Rochelle Married by Age and Sex
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Rochelle Marriage
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 Over 65.
Rochelle Marital Status by Race
Rochelle Marital Status
Rochelle Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79 | 14.99% |
| Black | 1 | 0.33% |
Rochelle Veterans by Race
Rochelle Veterans by Education
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3.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
Rochelle Veterans by Education
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51.2%
Labor Force Participation
44.4%
Employment Rate
13.1%
Unemployment Rate
Rochelle Employment by Age
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Rochelle Employment by Race
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Rochelle Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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91.70%
Born in Rochelle
99.91%
Native Born
0.09%
Foreign Born
0.09%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.91% of Rochelle residents were born in the United States, with 91.70% having been born in Georgia. 0.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Rochelle Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,081 | -11 | -1.01% |
| 2020 | 1,092 | -11 | -1.00% |
| 2019 | 1,103 | -11 | -0.99% |
| 2018 | 1,114 | 3 | 0.27% |
| 2017 | 1,111 | -12 | -1.07% |
| 2016 | 1,123 | -3 | -0.27% |
| 2015 | 1,126 | -2 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 1,128 | -9 | -0.79% |
| 2013 | 1,137 | -2 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 1,139 | -29 | -2.48% |
| 2011 | 1,168 | -5 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 1,173 | 0.00% |