About Rome - Rome is the largest city in and county seat of Floyd County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 34,980. It is a namesake of Rome, Italy, because it was built on seven hills, and has a replica of the statue of Romulus and Remus nursing from a mother wolf, a gift from the original Rome.

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People of Rome - As of the census of 2000, there are 34,980 people, 13,320 households, and 8,431 families residing in the city. The population density is 459.7/km˛ (1,190.5/mi˛). There are 14,508 housing units at an average density of 190.7/km˛ (493.7/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 63.12% White, 27.66% African American, 1.42% Asian, 0.39% Native American, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 5.61% from other races, and 1.64% from two or more races. 10.35% of the population is Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 13,320 households, of which 29.1% have children under the age of 18 living in them, 41.2% are married couples living together, 17.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% are non-families. 30.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.47 and the average family size is 3.07. In the city the population is spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 12.1% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.2 males.

The median income of a household in the city is $30,930, and the median income of a family is $37,775. Males have a median income of $30,179 versus $22,421 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,327. 20.3% of the population and 15.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 29.1% of those under the age of 18 and 16.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Rome is the home of two private, liberal arts colleges, Berry College and Shorter College. There is also the Georgia State University school Georgia Highlands College (formerly Floyd College) and Coosa Valley Technical College.

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