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Rockdale County

Population in July 2007: 26,152.
Males: 12,916  (49.4%)
Females: 13,236  (50.6%)

Median resident age:  37.2 years
Georgia median age:  33.4 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $66,776 (it was $64,784 in 2000)
South Rockdale:  $66,776
Georgia:  $49,136

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $26,811
South Rockdale:  $26,811
Georgia:  $24,928

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $199,096 (it was $123,700 in 2000)
South Rockdale:  $199,096
Georgia:  $164,500

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Races in South Rockdale:

  • White Non-Hispanic (88.0%)
  • Black (8.8%)
  • American Indian (8.8%)
  • Hispanic (1.8%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
  • Other race (0.5%)

2008 cost of living index in South Rockdale: 93.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 690 feet

Land area: 45.0 square miles.

Population density: 581 people per square mile 
 
 (low).




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For population 25 years and over in South Rockdale

  • High school or higher: 88.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 31.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in South Rockdale CCD

  • Never married: 20.4%
  • Now married: 67.1%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 3.8%
  • Divorced: 8.7%

21 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.1%
Georgia:  7.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

South Rockdale:  0.8% ($989)
Georgia:  0.9% ($919)
South Rockdale satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Atlanta, GA (23.3 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (604.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Conyers, GA (2.4 miles ), Lakeview Estates, GA (2.8 miles ), Lithonia, GA (3.0 miles ), Porterdale, GA (3.0 miles ), North Rockdale, GA (3.1 miles ), Oxford, GA (3.3 miles ), Stockbridge, GA (3.3 miles ), Covington, GA (3.3 miles ).

Latitude: 33.59 N, Longitude: 84.05 W

South Rockdale household income distribution South Rockdale home values distribution

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (13%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Broadcasting and telecommunications (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Truck transportation (4%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (3%)
  • Repair and maintenance (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (18%)
  • Health care (14%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Social assistance (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
  • Computer specialists (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4%)



South Rockdale-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Georgia state average. It is 88% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/24/1964, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.9 miles away from the South Rockdale place center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 1/10/1972, a category 3 tornado 16.1 miles away from the place center killed one person and injured 9 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


South Rockdale-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Georgia state average. It is 97% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 92.1 miles away from South Rockdale center
On 1/18/2000 at 22:19:31, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 63.7 miles away from the city center
On 3/18/2003 at 06:04:24, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 67.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/3/1992 at 04:21:22, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 94.5 miles away from South Rockdale center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

Hospitals/medical centers near South Rockdale:
  • HENRY GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; STOCKBRIDGE, GA)
  • GEORGIA REGIONAL HOSP ATLANTA (about 14 miles; DECATUR, GA)
  • DECATUR HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; DECATUR, GA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to South Rockdale:
  • GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE (about 14 miles; DECATUR, GA; Full-time enrollment: 8,213)
  • CLAYTON COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (about 17 miles; MORROW, GA; FT enrollment: 2,953)
  • DEVRY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 19 miles; DECATUR, GA; FT enrollment: 2,486)
  • EMORY UNIVERSITY (about 22 miles; ATLANTA, GA; FT enrollment: 10,839)
  • GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 23 miles; ATLANTA, GA; FT enrollment: 17,302)
  • ATLANTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 24 miles; ATLANTA, GA; FT enrollment: 2,207)
  • GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 24 miles; ATLANTA, GA; FT enrollment: 13,841)

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Notable locations in South Rockdale: The Hour of Deliverance Camp Ground (A), Little Mountain Country Club (B), Plantation Manor Childrens Home (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in South Rockdale include: Union Church (A), Smyrna Presbyterian Church (B), Pleasant Hill Church (C), Ebenezer Church (D), Gethsemane Church (E), High View Church (F), Honey Creek Church (G), Monastery of the Holy Ghost (H), Midway Church of God (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Bonner Cemetery (1), Albert Cemetery (2), Mitchell Cemetery (3), Stanley Cemetery (4), Parker Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Deerun Lake (A), Monastery Lake (B), Cowan Lake (C), Dickson Lake (D), Upper Alexander Lake (E), Upper Haizlip Lake (F), Alexanders Lake (G), Lower Alexander Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Mountain Creek (A), Jackson Creek (B), McClane Creek (C), Bailey Creek (D), Scott Creek (E), Almand Creek (F), Rock Creek (G), Buck Branch (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in South Rockdale include: Panola Mountain State Park (1), Richardson Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Average household size:
This place:  3.0 people
Georgia:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  80.3%
Whole state:  70.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  2.7%
Whole state:  4.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  4.2%
Whole state:  13.0%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  2.2%
Whole state:  6.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in South Rockdale, GA


47 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
43 people in religious group quarters


South Rockdale compared to Georgia state average:
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School






2004 Presidential Election results in Rockdale County Georgia:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (73%)
  • Electricity (18%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (6%)
  • Wood (1%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)


Religion statistics for South Rockdale

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)
Adherents34.1%16.8%16.5%5.8%4.8%
Congregations33.3%3.9%11.8%5.9%5.9%
Name Charismatic Churches IndependentChristian Churches and Churches of ChristEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaOld Missionary Baptists AssociationsOther religions
Adherents3.0%2.3%1.7%1.5%13.5%
Congregations3.9%3.9%2.0%3.9%25.5%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


13.75% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($35,306 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  13.75%
Georgia average:  10.98%

0.04% of residents moved from foreign countries ($86 average AGI)
Rockdale County:  0.04%
Georgia average:  0.39%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from DeKalb County, GA  3.54% ($37,235 average AGI)
from Newton County, GA  2.10% ($32,345)
from Gwinnett County, GA  0.75% ($37,352)


12.83% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($45,532 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  12.83%
Georgia average:  9.55%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($70 average AGI)
Rockdale County:  0.05%
Georgia average:  0.09%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Newton County, GA  3.28% ($39,508 average AGI)
to DeKalb County, GA  1.63% ($47,927)
to Gwinnett County, GA  0.84% ($41,912)


Strongest AM radio stations in South Rockdale:
  • WPBS (1050 AM; 12 kW; CONYERS, GA; Owner: MIDWAY HOLINESS CHURCH, INC,)
  • WGUN (1010 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WGUN, INC.)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQXI (790 AM; 28 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF GEORGIA)
  • WAOK (1380 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGKA (1190 AM; 25 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF GEORGIA, INC.)
  • WGFS (1430 AM; 5 kW; COVINGTON, GA; Owner: IPS, INC.)
  • WMLB (1160 AM; 50 kW; EAST POINT, GA; Owner: ATLANTA AREA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAZX (1550 AM; 50 kW; SMYRNA, GA; Owner: GA-MEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in South Rockdale:
  • WABE (90.1 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: BOARD OF EDUCATION, CITY OF ATLANTA)
  • WFSH-FM (104.7 FM; ATHENS, GA; Owner: SOUTH TEXAS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSB-FM (98.5 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WSTR (94.1 FM; SMYRNA, GA; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF GEORGIA)
  • WVEE (103.3 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WZGC (92.9 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF ATLANTA)
  • WKHX-FM (101.5 FM; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WWWQ (100.5 FM; ANNISTON, AL; Owner: WNNX LICO, INC.)
  • WNNX (99.7 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WNNX LICO, INC.)
  • WKLS (96.1 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WLTM (94.9 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMVV (90.7 FM; GRIFFIN, GA; Owner: LIFE RADIO MINISTRIES, INC)
  • WRFG (89.3 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: RADIO FREE GEORGIA BROADCASTING FOUNDATION INC)
  • WFOX (97.1 FM; GAINESVILLE, GA; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WRAS (88.5 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WYAY (106.7 FM; GAINESVILLE, GA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WBTS (95.5 FM; ATHENS, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WHTA (107.9 FM; HAMPTON, GA; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WPZE (97.5 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, GA; Owner: ROA LICENSES, LLC)
  • WLCL (105.7 FM; CANTON, GA; Owner: CHEROKEE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

TV broadcast stations around South Rockdale:
  • WUVG (Channel 34; ATHENS, GA; Owner: UNIVISION ATLANTA LLC)
  • WXIA-TV (Channel 11; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: GANNETT GEORGIA, L.P.)
  • WAGA (Channel 5; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WSB-TV (Channel 2; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WSB-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WHSG (Channel 63; MONROE, GA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WPBA (Channel 30; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTA)
  • WUPA (Channel 69; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: VIACOM STATIONS GROUP OF ATLANTA INC.)
  • WTBS (Channel 17; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: SUPERSTATION, INC.)
  • WATL (Channel 36; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WATL, LLC)
  • WGCL-TV (Channel 46; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • WANN-LP (Channel 32; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: PRISM BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WDTA-LP (Channel 53; FAYETTEVILLE, GA; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • W52CL (Channel 52; MACON, GA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WIRE-CA (Channel 40; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: COMMERCIAL BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WTHC-LP (Channel 42; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: THE ATLANTA CHANNEL, INC.)
  • WANX-LP (Channel 26; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: PRISM BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WGTV (Channel 8; ATHENS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • W24AL (Channel 24; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WATC (Channel 57; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: COMMUNITY TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WSKC-LP (Channel 59; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: KM LPTV OF ATLANTA, L.L.C.)
  • W04DB (Channel 4; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: VVILPTV, INC.)


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