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Romeo

Michigan · 3,596 residents · 2.052 sq mi
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Romeo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,355. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $173,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,596
−3%since 2000
from 3,721 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,752 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,813 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+13%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Romeo
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,355
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,015 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,009
+11%since 2000
from $22,588 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$445
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $482 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−20.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+31%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(3,373)
Black4.3%(161)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(102)
Asian0.4%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score18%(669)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(3,149)
Black3.7%(134)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(206)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other7.3%(262)
Diversity Score36.5%(1,314)
Diversity Score
37
+103%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+37%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.7%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Romeo, Michigan?

Romeo, Michigan has about 3,596 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Romeo, Michigan?

The typical household in Romeo, Michigan earns about $44,355 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Romeo, Michigan expensive?

In Romeo, Michigan, the median home is worth about $173,100, and the typical rent is about $445 a month.

How educated are people in Romeo, Michigan?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Romeo, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Romeo, Michigan?

About 14.3% of people in Romeo, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Romeo, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Romeo, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 76 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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