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Romulus

Michigan · 25,178 residents · 35.608 sq mi
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Romulus has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,314. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $109,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,178
+10%since 2000
from 22,979 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
707 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 645 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+14%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,314
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,088 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,357
+34%since 2000
from $19,679 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,900
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$913
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41%(10,318)
Black46.4%(11,684)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(1,110)
Asian1.3%(326)
Other3.4%(845)
Diversity Score73.1%(18,394)
Diversity Score
73
+26%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+69%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Romulus, Michigan?

Romulus, Michigan has about 25,178 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Romulus, Michigan?

The typical household in Romulus, Michigan earns about $61,314 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 $109,900, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in Romulus, Michigan?

About 19.1% 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 12.2% 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 2,280 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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