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Romulus

New York · 409 residents · 0.609 sq mi
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Romulus has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,938. Population has fallen 24% since 2011, a loss of 129 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $81,400. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
409
−24%vs 2011
vs 538 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
672 / sq mi
−24%vs 2011
vs 883 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+4%vs 2011
vs 36.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
224347471594717201020202024Romulus
2024265
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,938
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $46,827 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,924
−5%vs 2011
vs $18,930 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 20.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
+7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.307
−11%vs 2011
vs 0.346 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information30%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $70,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $694 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.3%
−31.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.3% in 2011
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 9.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−16.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+6%vs 2011
vs 1.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(519)
Black1.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(12)
Diversity Score8.6%(46)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(380)
Black2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(7)
Diversity Score14.8%(60)
Diversity Score
15
+72%vs 2011
vs 9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
−9.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+6%vs 2011
vs 25.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.3%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.7%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.4% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.5%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.0%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.1% in 2011
Female
45.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.9% in 2011
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Romulus, New York?

Romulus, New York has about 409 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Romulus, New York earns about $50,938 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 $81,400, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Romulus, New York?

About 10.0% 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 24.4% 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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