CensusEasy
CITY

Rome City

Indiana · 1,317 residents (2025 est.) · 1.471 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Kendallville micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Rome City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,016. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 433 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $265,900. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,182
−27%since 2000
from 1,615 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
804 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 1,098 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.8
+43%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,317 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Rome City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,016
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,118 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,443
+111%since 2000
from $19,612 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
+6%since 2010
from 0.443 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$265,900
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$869
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
33.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+55%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
RELATED:See current rent listings in Rome City on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,580)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(33)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,165)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0.8%(9)
Diversity Score3.6%(42)
Diversity Score
4
+76%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+81%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.9%
−15.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.5%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2012
from 18.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2017
from 73.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Rome City

Heritage Pines
Pop 1,477
Boulevard Gardens
Pop 1,499
Kenwood Estates
Pop 1,263
Key Vista
Pop 1,418
Places similar to Rome City
Head to head

Compare Rome City to nearby cities

ROME CITY VS
Kendallville
Income$58,939−17%
Home value$133,200−50%
Population10,371+687%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROME CITY VS
Auburn
Income$68,750−3%
Home value$190,800−28%
Population14,068+968%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROME CITY VS
Angola
Income$64,540−9%
Home value$205,400−23%
Population9,366+611%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROME CITY VS
Huntertown
Income$109,432+54%
Home value$298,200+12%
Population11,600+781%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Rome City, Indiana?

Rome City, Indiana has about 1,182 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rome City, Indiana?

The typical household in Rome City, Indiana earns about $71,016 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rome City, Indiana expensive?

In Rome City, Indiana, the median home is worth about $265,900, and the typical rent is about $869 a month.

How educated are people in Rome City, Indiana?

About 26.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rome City, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rome City, Indiana?

About 11.8% of people in Rome City, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rome City, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Rome City, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Indiana
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Rome City with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →