Rome, New York Population 2022
Rome is a city located in Oneida County New York. Rome has a 2020 population of 32,064. Rome is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually and its population has decreased by -4.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,726 in 2010.
The average household income in Rome is $61,742 with a poverty rate of 19.46%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $759 per month, and the median house value is $98,400. The median age in Rome is 39.1 years, 38.7 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
Rome Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Romewas:
- White: 88.24%
- Black or African American: 6.37%
- Two or more races: 2.91%
- Asian: 1.36%
- Other race: 1.00%
- Native American: 0.12%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 287,596 | -1,197 | -0.42% |
| 2020 | 288,793 | -1,197 | -0.41% |
| 2019 | 289,990 | -1,197 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 291,187 | -987 | -0.34% |
| 2017 | 292,174 | -637 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 292,811 | -1,105 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 293,916 | -2,066 | -0.70% |
| 2014 | 295,982 | -1,248 | -0.42% |
| 2013 | 297,230 | -762 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 297,992 | -612 | -0.21% |
| 2011 | 298,604 | -622 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 299,226 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,460 | 88.24% |
| Black or African American | 2,055 | 6.37% |
| Two or More Races | 937 | 2.91% |
| Asian | 438 | 1.36% |
| Some Other Race | 324 | 1.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 | 0.12% |
Rome Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,803 | 2.33 | 54.9 |
| Non Family | 5,420 | 1.23 | 41 |
| Married | 4,814 | 3.09 | 79 |
| Female | 1,916 | 3.29 | 37.8 |
| Male | 653 | 3.16 | 42.3 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 974 | 4.24% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,430 | 10.58% |
| High School Graduate | 7,576 | 33.00% |
| Some College | 4,798 | 20.90% |
| Associates Degree | 2,321 | 10.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,969 | 12.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,890 | 8.23% |
Rome Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,708 | 17,268 | 4,394 |
| Black | 1,399 | 855 | 176 |
| Hispanic | 1,228 | 916 | 164 |
| 2+ Races | 426 | 362 | 74 |
| Asian | 278 | 206 | 77 |
| Other Race | 209 | 139 | 17 |
| Native American | 39 | 19 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.62%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 27.70%.
$33,188
Average Earnings
$40,831
Average Male
$29,611
Average Female
Rome Language by Age
Rome Language
92.20% of Rome residents speak only English, while 7.80% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.51% of the population.
Rome Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,865 | 4,931 | 19.06% |
| Black | 1,308 | 377 | 28.82% |
| Multiple | 916 | 297 | 32.42% |
| Hispanic | 1,739 | 285 | 16.39% |
| Other | 13 | NaN% | |
| Native | 31 | 12 | 38.71% |
| Asian | 421 | 3 | 0.71% |
19.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.21%
Male Poverty Rate
20.62%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rome
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rome is Native, with 38.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rome is Hispanic, with 16.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.32%.
Rome Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.7%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Rome Married by Age and Sex
Rome Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Rome Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,449 | 10.87% |
| Black | 131 | 8.09% |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 10.89% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 3.59% |
| Other Race | 15 | 6.47% |
| Native American | 2 | 5.13% |
Rome Veterans by Education
7.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.5%
Labor Force Participation
51.3%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
80.63%
Born in Rome
96.64%
Native Born
3.36%
Foreign Born
1.03%
Non Citizen
2.34%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.64% of Rome residents were born in the United States, with 80.63% having been born in New York. 1.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 32,064 | -28 | -0.09% |
| 2021 | 32,092 | -28 | -0.09% |
| 2020 | 32,120 | -28 | -0.09% |
| 2019 | 32,148 | -28 | -0.09% |
| 2018 | 32,176 | -79 | -0.24% |
| 2017 | 32,255 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2016 | 32,253 | -126 | -0.39% |
| 2015 | 32,379 | -184 | -0.57% |
| 2014 | 32,563 | -211 | -0.64% |
| 2013 | 32,774 | -125 | -0.38% |
| 2012 | 32,899 | -636 | -1.90% |
| 2011 | 33,535 | -191 | -0.57% |
| 2010 | 33,726 | -1,224 | -0.36% |
| 2000 | 34,950 | -9,400 | -2.35% |
| 1990 | 44,350 | 524 | 0.12% |
| 1980 | 43,826 | -6,322 | -1.34% |
| 1970 | 50,148 | -1,498 | -0.29% |
| 1960 | 51,646 | 9,964 | 2.17% |
| 1950 | 41,682 | 7,468 | 1.99% |
| 1940 | 34,214 | 1,876 | 0.57% |
| 1930 | 32,338 | 5,997 | 2.07% |
| 1920 | 26,341 | 5,844 | 2.54% |
| 1910 | 20,497 | 5,154 | 2.94% |
| 1900 | 15,343 | 352 | 0.23% |
| 1890 | 14,991 | 2,797 | 2.09% |
| 1880 | 12,194 | 1,194 | 1.04% |
| 1870 | 11,000 | 7,416 | 11.87% |
| 1860 | 3,584 | 0.00% |