Rock Spring, Georgia Explained

Rock Spring
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Census-designated place
Image Alt:Lookout Mountain as seen from Straight Gut and Old LaFayette Road in Rock Spring
Pushpin Map:USA Georgia#USA
Pushpin Label:Boykin
Pushpin Label Position:top
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:USA
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Georgia
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Walker County
Population As Of:2020 Census
Population Total:891
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:34.8147°N -85.2389°W
Elevation Ft:863
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2812702

Rock Spring is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in northwest Georgia, United States, approximately 14miles south of Chattanooga, Tennessee. It is in Walker County which resides in Georgia's 14th congressional district. Rock Spring is included in the Chattanooga, TN-GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The 2020 Census listed a population of 891.[1]

Highlights

The nearest major city is Chattanooga, and the nearest incorporated cities are Chickamauga and La Fayette. There is a Georgia Department of Driver Services branch in the community. Rock Spring Elementary School, Saddle Ridge Elementary, and Saddle Ridge Middle School serves the community as part of the Walker County School District. Walker County has relocated its tag and tax office to a former bank building at the intersection of US 27 and Hwy 95.

History

Northwest Georgia has a significant history tied to the Civil War. The Battle of Chickamauga was fought in the Chickamauga area, and was one of the major battles of the war. Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park spans over 9000 acres and is located in nearby Chickamauga.

Demographics

Rock Spring was first listed as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.

2020 census

Rock Spring CDP, Georgia – Racial and ethnic composition
!Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)!Pop 2020[2] !% 2020
White alone (NH)81891.81%
Black or African American alone (NH)141.57%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)00.00%
Asian alone (NH)60.67%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)20.22%
Some Other Race alone (NH)70.79%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH)394.38%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)50.56%
Total891100.00%

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rock Spring CDP, Georgia. United States Census Bureau. March 13, 2022.
  2. Web site: P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Rock Spring CDP, Georgia. United States Census Bureau.