Census ACS · #403 MSA
Rome Metro Area
The Rome, Ga Metropolitan Statistical Area has 98,985 residents. The median household income is $62,540 and the median home value is $194,100.
98,985
Population
194
People / sq mi
$62,540
Median Income
$194,100
Median Home Value
The Rome CBSA covers 510 sq mi of land at 194.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.7% |
| Black or African American | 13.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$62,540
Median Household Income
$32,628
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Rome metro's price level is 90.2 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 9.8% lower the US average. The local median income of $62,540 has the buying power of $69,365 in average-priced US metros.
90.2
Price Level (US = 100)
$69,365
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$62,540
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$194,100
Median Home Value
$971
Median Rent
62.1%
Homeownership
Education
84.9%
High School+
24.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
6.2%
Work From Home
23.5 min
Avg Commute
22.8%
Foreign Born
Rome spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Rome, Ga Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 98,985 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #403 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Rome metro area is $62,540, with a per capita income of $32,628.
The Rome, Ga CBSA spans the state of Georgia.
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Data for the Rome, Ga CBSA (40660) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Rome: 62.1% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. Rome is a metro area in GA with a population of 98,985.
The typical household here earns about $62,540, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 12.9% of residents fall below the poverty line, close to the national 12.4%. Median home value is $194,100, with typical rent around $971.
Roughly 24.9% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.