Rockdale County was created in 1870 out of Henry and Newton counties and pieces of Walton, Gwinnett and DeKalb counties. It was named after Rockdale Baptist Church, which itself was named after the granite layer sitting beneath the red clay soil. Major landmarks include Randy Poynter Lake, Monastery of the Holy Spirit and Panola Mountain. Large employers include Rockdale Medical Center, Acuity Brands Lighting, Hill-Phoenix and Golden State Foods. Rockdale County has grown steadily and now has one of the region’s more diverse populations. Within Rockdale County is the City of Conyers.
| Population | 94,984 |
| Population Change (since 2010) | +11.5% |
| Population Forecast (2050) | 112,928 |
| Median Household Income | $73,998 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work* | 34 minutes |
| Single Family Building Permits | 460 units |
| Multifamily Building Permits | 564 units |
View ARC’s 21-County Dashboard where you can find various data points about Rockdale County.
ARC 2023 Annual Report – Rockdale County (pdf)
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