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Rome

Ohio · 55 residents · 0.23 sq mi
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Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 62 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $70,000. With a median age of 57.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 61.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 57.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

55
−53%since 2000
from 117 in 2000
1990 – 2024
239 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 509 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
57.7
+77%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 19902024
4464841041241990201020202024Rome
202455
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,296
+2%since 2000
from $12,026 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
61.8%
+37.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.529
+31%since 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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

$70,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
57.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
42.9% rent
41.7%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
33.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
55.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(110)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(55)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.6%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+24.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
21.6%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

85.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
14.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

22.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 28.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
20.9%
−23.7 ptssince 2011
from 44.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
14.3%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

40.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
60.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
14.0%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
36.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2012
from 25.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
12.7%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
81.0%
+66.7 ptssince 2017
from 14.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rome, Ohio?

Rome, Ohio has about 55 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Rome, Ohio expensive?

In Rome, Ohio, the median home is worth about $70,000.

How educated are people in Rome, Ohio?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rome, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rome, Ohio?

About 61.8% of people in Rome, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rome, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Rome, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 56 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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

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