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Rome

Wisconsin · 752 residents · 3.708 sq mi
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Rome is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,750. Population has grown 31% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $238,600. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
752
+31%since 2000
from 574 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
203 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 155 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+16%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5536166787408032000201020202024Rome
2024620
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,750
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,357 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,122
+65%since 2000
from $20,622 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.3%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35.5%
US avg: 10%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,078
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
11.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(709)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(6)
Diversity Score10.1%(76)
Diversity Score
10
+480%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+72%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.8%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rome, Wisconsin?

Rome, Wisconsin has about 752 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rome, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Rome, Wisconsin earns about $88,750 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 $238,600, and the typical rent is about $1,078 a month.

How educated are people in Rome, Wisconsin?

About 27.5% 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 7.3% 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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