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Romeville

Louisiana · 99 residents · 3.245 sq mi
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Romeville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,125. Population has fallen 29% since 2019, a loss of 40 residents. The poverty rate of 50.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
99
−29%since 2019
from 139 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
31 / sq mi
−29%since 2019
from 43 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+62%since 2019
from 23.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
080160240320201020202024Romeville
202426
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,125
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2020
Per capita income
$11,070
+14%since 2019
from $9,673 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 13.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
50.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2019
from 58.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information38.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,200
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2020
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2019
from 86.5% in 2019
27.0% rent
Afford Score
6.2
2010 – 2020
Gentrification Score
88
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic10.8%(15)
Black89.2%(124)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.1%(33)
2020
White, non-Hispanic18.2%(18)
Black74.7%(74)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41.2%(41)
Diversity Score
41
+71%since 2019
from 24 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 22.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
75.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 82.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
38.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 42.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
83.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 83.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 41.0% in 2019
Female
62.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 59.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 28.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Romeville, Louisiana?

Romeville, Louisiana has about 99 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Romeville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Romeville, Louisiana earns about $33,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Romeville, Louisiana expensive?

In Romeville, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $204,200.

How educated are people in Romeville, Louisiana?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Romeville, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Romeville, Louisiana?

About 50.5% of people in Romeville, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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