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 $127,242 with a poverty rate of 7.31%. The median age in Rossville is 51.4 years: 52.3 years for males, and 50.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rossville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 905 | 76.37% |
| Black or African American | 213 | 17.97% |
| Two or more races | 37 | 3.12% |
| Asian | 29 | 2.45% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 488 | 2.43 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Married | 292 | 2.73 | 99.7 | 0.3 |
| Non Family | 141 | 1.33 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Female | 47 | 3.32 | 61.7 | 38.3 |
| Male | 8 | 5.5 | 100 | 0 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
85.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 42 | 4.43% |
| Associates Degree | 71 | 7.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 222 | 23.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 98 | 10.34% |
| High School Graduate | 311 | 32.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 1.05% |
| Some College | 194 | 20.46% |
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 | 736 | 722 | 278 |
| Black | 172 | 145 | 25 |
| Asian | 23 | 19 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 10 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 4 | 4 |
| Other Race | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.1%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 43.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,667 | $110,769 | $41,154 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,500 | $86,250 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $52,333 | $85,417 | $50,288 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $0 | $45,313 |
| Overall | $64,456 | $87,250 | $53,611 |
| Some College | $77,778 | $78,611 | $71,000 |
$64,456
Average Earnings
$87,250
Average Male
$53,611
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.13% of Rossville residents speak only English, while 4.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 205 | 74 | 36.1% |
| White | 905 | 12 | 1.33% |
7.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.24%
Male Poverty Rate
7.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rossville is Black, with 36.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rossville is White, with 1.33% 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 28.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.92% |
| High School | 17.04% |
| Some College | 1.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 78.26% |
| Female Unemployed | 60.98% |
| Female Employed | 3.46% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $145,188 | $147,697 |
| Households | $117,500 | $127,242 |
| Married Families | $148,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,083 | $73,410 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.0%
Male Marriage Rate
52.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
66
Number of Veterans
60
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58 | 7.31% |
| Black | 5 | 2.67% |
| Asian | 3 | 11.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.1%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%
Employment Rate
9%
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
66.67%
Born in Rossville
96.79%
Native Born
3.21%
Foreign Born
1.43%
Non Citizen
1.77%
Naturalized
96.79% of Rossville residents were born in the United States, with 66.67% having been born in Tennessee. 1.43% 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% |