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Rome City

Indiana · 1,322 residents · 1.471 sq mi
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Rome City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,094. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 293 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $182,900. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,322
−18%since 2000
from 1,615 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
899 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,098 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.2
+36%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Rome City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,094
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,118 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,525
+112%since 2000
from $19,612 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
19.3% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+24%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,265)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(24)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other1%(13)
Diversity Score8.7%(115)
Diversity Score
9
+330%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+70%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.5%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rome City, Indiana?

Rome City, Indiana has about 1,322 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rome City, Indiana earns about $61,094 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 $182,900, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Rome City, Indiana?

About 15.4% 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 9.9% 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 184 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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