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Rochelle, Georgia
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Location in Wilcox County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Wilcox |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.91 sq mi (4.94 km2) |
| • Land | 1.91 sq mi (4.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,167 |
| • Density | 611.96/sq mi (236.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31079
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
| FIPS code | 13-66024 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0321704 |
Rochelle is a city located in Wilcox County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,167 people lived there.
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History of Rochelle
The name "Rochelle" comes from a city in France called La Rochelle. The state government of Georgia, known as the Georgia General Assembly, officially made Rochelle a town in 1888.
Geography of Rochelle
Rochelle is found at these coordinates: 31°56′56″N 83°27′14″W / 31.94889°N 83.45389°W. This means it's located in the southern part of Georgia.
The city covers a total area of about 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 793 | — | |
| 1910 | 860 | 8.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,046 | 21.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,053 | 0.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,175 | 11.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,097 | −6.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,235 | 12.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,380 | 11.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,626 | 17.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,510 | −7.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,415 | −6.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,174 | −17.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,167 | −0.6% | |
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The population of Rochelle was 1,167 people in 2020. This was a small decrease from 1,174 people in 2010.
When looking at the different groups of people living in Rochelle in 2020:
- About 48.5% of the people were White (not Hispanic or Latino).
- About 47% were Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino).
- A smaller number of people were Asian, mixed race, or Hispanic/Latino.
Education in Rochelle
The Wilcox County School District manages the public schools in Rochelle. This district provides education from pre-school all the way up to twelfth grade.
The district has three main schools:
- Wilcox County Elementary School
- Wilcox County Middle School
- Wilcox County High School
There are about 90 full-time teachers in the district. They teach over 1,439 students in total.
Higher Education Opportunities
For students who want to continue their education after high school, the Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has a Wilcox Learning Center in Rochelle. This center offers technical and vocational training.
Famous People from Rochelle
Several notable people have come from Rochelle:
- John Bahnsen - A U.S. Army brigadier general and a hero of the Vietnam War.
- Alfonzo Dennard - A professional American football player who played in the NFL.
- Nick Marshall - An NFL cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars, who also played quarterback for the Auburn Tigers in college.
- Bug Howard - An NFL tight end who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
See also
In Spanish: Rochelle (Georgia) para niños
