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Romulus

New York · 265 residents · 0.609 sq mi
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Romulus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,417. Population has fallen 17% since 2023, a loss of 55 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $89,200. The poverty rate of 32.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

265
−17%since 2023
from 320 in 2023
2010 – 2024
435 / sq mi
−17%since 2023
from 525 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
39.1
−4%since 2023
from 40.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
224347471594717201020202024Romulus
2024265
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,417
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $48,281 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$19,622
−5%since 2023
from $20,569 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.7%
−18.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
32.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.368
−2%since 2023
from 0.377 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing12.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$89,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $79,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
69.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 62.1% in 2023
30.1% rent
18.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
20.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
48.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2023
from 36.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.0
+19%since 2023
from 1.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(243)
Black2.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(14)
Diversity Score49%(157)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(191)
Black1.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino24.5%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(5)
Diversity Score52.5%(139)
52
+7%since 2023
from 49 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 70.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

46.2 min
+52%since 2023
from 30.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
94.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 85.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
5.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
14.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

22.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
56.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 53.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
9.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
16.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
48.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
7.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
11.1%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
21.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
97.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 97.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
85.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 86.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
10.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Romulus, New York?

Romulus, New York has about 265 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Romulus, New York?

The typical household in Romulus, New York earns about $45,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Romulus, New York expensive?

In Romulus, New York, the median home is worth about $89,200.

How educated are people in Romulus, New York?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Romulus, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Romulus, New York?

About 32.9% of people in Romulus, New York 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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