Rochelle is a city in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,167.

History

The community was named after La Rochelle, in France. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Rochelle as a town in 1888.

Geography

Rochelle is located at 31.94889°N, -83.45389°W (31.948993, -83.453875). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.9 sqmi, all land.

Demographics

In 2020, the city's population was 1,167, down from 1,174 in 2010.

Education

The Wilcox County School District holds pre-school to grade twelve, and consists of one elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. The district has 90 full-time teachers and over 1,439 students. The schools, located in Rochelle, are:

Higher education

Notable people