Rock Spring, Georgia


Rock Spring is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in northwest Georgia, United States, approximately south of Chattanooga, Tennessee. It is in Walker [County, Georgia|Walker County] which resides in Georgia's 14th congressional district. Rock Spring is included in the Chattanooga, TN-GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The 2020 [United States census|2020 Census] listed a population of 891.

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.
Race / Ethnicity Pop 2020% 2020
White alone 81891.81%
Black or African American alone 141.57%
Native American or Alaska Native alone 00.00%
Asian alone 60.67%
Pacific Islander alone 20.22%
Other race alone 70.79%
Mixed race or Multiracial 394.38%
Hispanic or Latino 50.56%
Total891100.00%