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Romulus

County:
Wayne County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
35.608
State:
Michigan

Romulus is a city located in Wayne County, Michigan. Romulus has a 2026 population of 24,429. Romulus is currently declining at a rate of -0.45% annually and its population has decreased by -2.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,098 in 2020.

The median household income in Romulus is $69,151 with a poverty rate of 13.52%. The median age in Romulus is 37.9 years: 34 years for males, and 38.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.4 males.

24.4K
Total Population
686
Density (mi²)
-111 -0.45%
Growth

Romulus Population

Romulus Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202624,429-111-0.45%
202524,540-112-0.45%
202424,65230.01%
202324,649-105-0.42%
202224,754-248-0.99%
202125,002-171-0.68%
202025,0981,5096.4%
201923,589100.04%
201823,579610.26%
201723,518400.17%
201623,478-39-0.17%
201523,517-49-0.21%
201423,566230.1%
201323,543-197-0.83%
201223,740-65-0.27%
201123,805-132-0.55%
201023,937-52-0.22%
200022,979820.36%
199022,897-1,960-7.89%
198024,8571,9578.55%
197022,90019,400554.29%
19603,5002,700337.5%
194080000%

Median Age

Overall: 37.9 years
Female: 38.9 years
Male: 34 years

Romulus Adults

There are 18,534 adults, (3,919 of whom are seniors) in Romulus.

Sex Ratio

Female: 12,707 (51.2%)
Male: 12,124 (48.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Romulus includes 44.6% Black or African American, 44.37% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American11,07544.6%
White11,01744.37%
Two or more races2,4279.77%
Other race2200.89%
Asian570.23%
Native American350.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1280.52%
Other race1170.47%
White1060.43%
Black or African American340.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American11,04144.46%
White10,91143.94%
Two or more races2,2999.26%
Other race1030.41%
Asian570.23%
Native American350.14%

Romulus Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Romulus ' average per capita income is $47,200. Household income levels show a median of $69,151. The poverty rate stands at 13.52%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$104,665-
Families$89,653$93,635
Households$69,151$78,837
Non Families$39,965$48,121

$47,200

Average Income

$69,151

Median Household Income

13.52%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)