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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

Total population
265
−17%since 2023
from 320 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
435 / sq mi
−17%since 2023
from 525 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
−4%since 2023
from 40.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
224347471594717201020202024Romulus
2024265
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.2%(11)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.6%(7)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1418.1%(48)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.5%(12)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.4%(9)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414%(37)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.2%(19)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5424.5%(65)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.5%(33)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.2%(19)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.1%(3)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.8%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,417
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $48,281 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
32.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $79,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
69.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 62.1% in 2023
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2023
from 36.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+19%since 2023
from 1.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
7
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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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)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(191)
Black1.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino24.5%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(5)
Diversity Score
52
+7%since 2023
from 49 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican16.6%(44)
Puerto Rican4.2%(11)
Peruvian3.8%(10)
Ancestry
German24.2%(64)
Irish18.1%(48)
English16.6%(44)
Polish4.2%(11)
Hungarian1.5%(4)
American0.4%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Puerto Rican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.2 min
+52%since 2023
from 30.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 85.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 53.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
Female
48.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
Foreign born
7.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 97.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 86.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married49%(48)
Married43.9%(43)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced7.1%(7)
Women 15+
Never married61.4%(62)
Married31.7%(32)
Widowed3%(3)
Divorced4%(4)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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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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