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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 2025 population of 24,540 . Romulus is currently declining at a rate of -0.45% annually and its population has decreased by -2.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,098 in 2020.

The average household income in Romulus is $79,600 with a poverty rate of 10.99%. The median age in Romulus is 35.5 years: 32.6 years for males, and 38 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.7 males.

24.5K
Total Population
689
Density (mi²)
-112 -0.45%
Growth

Romulus Population

Romulus Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Romulus includes 46.54% White, 44.13% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (46.54%)

Black or African American (44.13%)

Two or more races (8.04%)

Other race (0.6%)

Asian (0.56%)

Native American (0.13%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White11,61246.54%
Black or African American11,01144.13%
Two or more races2,0068.04%
Other race1500.6%
Asian1400.56%
Native American320.13%

Romulus Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Romulus' average per capita income is $46,773. Household income levels show a median of $72,235. The poverty rate stands at 10.99%.

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$101,360-
Families$87,986$93,397
Households$72,235$79,600
Non Families$40,566$50,650

$46,773

Average Income

$72,235

Median Household Income

10.99%

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)