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Rome

Wisconsin · 689 residents · 3.708 sq mi
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Rome has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,222. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $210,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
689
+20%since 2000
from 574 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
186 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 155 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+5%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5536166787408032000201020202024Rome
2024620
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,222
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,357 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,672
+34%since 2000
from $20,622 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$943
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.4%
−22.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
13.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+71%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(568)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(663)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(19)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.4%(9)
Diversity Score11%(75)
Diversity Score
11
+530%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+37%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.5%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rome, Wisconsin?

Rome, Wisconsin has about 689 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rome, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Rome, Wisconsin earns about $52,222 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rome, Wisconsin expensive?

In Rome, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $210,900, and the typical rent is about $943 a month.

How educated are people in Rome, Wisconsin?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rome, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rome, Wisconsin?

About 9.3% of people in Rome, Wisconsin 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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