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Rome

Ohio · 83 residents · 0.23 sq mi
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Rome has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,500. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 34 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $52,500. The poverty rate of 40.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 66% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

83
−29%since 2000
from 117 in 2000
1990 – 2024
361 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 509 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
43.5
+33%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
4464841041241990201020202024Rome
202455
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,500
−58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,136 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2021
$19,717
+64%since 2000
from $12,026 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
40.7%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$52,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$592
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
80.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
20.0% rent
2.7
+91%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(110)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(80)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(3)
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

82.1 min
+294%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
87.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
9.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.1%
−16.9 ptssince 2011
from 28.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
20.0%
−24.6 ptssince 2011
from 44.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
37.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

35.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
64.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
6.8%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rome, Ohio?

Rome, Ohio has about 83 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rome, Ohio?

The typical household in Rome, Ohio earns about $19,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rome, Ohio expensive?

In Rome, Ohio, the median home is worth about $52,500, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Rome, Ohio?

About 2.6% 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 40.7% 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 28 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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