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Romulus

Michigan · 23,989 residents · 35.608 sq mi
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Romulus has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,100. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $117,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
23,989
+4%since 2000
from 22,979 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
674 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 645 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
+10%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K23K24K25K25K1990201020202024Romulus
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,100
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,088 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,759
+5%since 2000
from $19,679 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.8%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
32.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+27%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(14,773)
Black29.8%(6,854)
Hispanic / Latino2%(463)
Asian0.6%(135)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.8%(13,287)
2010
White, non-Hispanic49%(11,752)
Black42.7%(10,251)
Hispanic / Latino3%(730)
Asian1.1%(256)
Other4.6%(1,093)
Diversity Score72.2%(17,319)
Diversity Score
72
+25%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+80%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.8%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Romulus, Michigan?

Romulus, Michigan has about 23,989 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Romulus, Michigan?

The typical household in Romulus, Michigan earns about $45,100 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Romulus, Michigan expensive?

In Romulus, Michigan, the median home is worth about $117,500, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Romulus, Michigan?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Romulus, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Romulus, Michigan?

About 19.4% of people in Romulus, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Romulus, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Romulus, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,091 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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