Romulus, Michigan Population 2022
Romulus is a city located in Wayne County Michigan. Romulus has a 2020 population of 25,416. Romulus is currently growing at a rate of 0.47% annually and its population has increased by 0.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,178 in 2010.
The average household income in Romulus is $62,491 with a poverty rate of 12.18%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $913 per month, and the median house value is $109,900. The median age in Romulus is 35.5 years, 32.9 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
Romulus Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Romuluswas:
- White: 53.93%
- Black or African American: 40.75%
- Two or more races: 3.22%
- Other race: 1.08%
- Asian: 0.98%
- Native American: 0.04%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,698 | 53.93% |
| Black or African American | 9,594 | 40.75% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 9 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 230 | 0.98% |
| Some Other Race | 255 | 1.08% |
| Two or More Races | 758 | 3.22% |
Romulus Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,769 | 2.66 | 69.2 |
| Married | 3,790 | 3.28 | 81.3 |
| Male | 601 | 3.26 | 64.4 |
| Female | 1,377 | 3.64 | 44.7 |
| Non Family | 3,001 | 1.31 | 66.2 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 362 | 2.34% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,297 | 8.38% |
| High School Graduate | 5,471 | 35.34% |
| Some College | 4,214 | 27.22% |
| Associates Degree | 1,186 | 7.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,144 | 13.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 807 | 5.21% |
Romulus Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 197 | 125 | 86 |
| 2+ Races | 376 | 353 | 149 |
| Black | 5,695 | 5,253 | 1,218 |
| White | 8,850 | 7,845 | 1,485 |
| Hispanic | 358 | 250 | 13 |
| Other Race | 135 | 81 | |
| Native American | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 93.88%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 43.65%.
$39,324
Average Earnings
$50,190
Average Male
$32,765
Average Female
Romulus Language by Age
Romulus Language
94.32% of Romulus residents speak only English, while 5.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.63% of the population.
Romulus Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 9 | 9 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 761 | 110 | 14.45% |
| Black | 9,589 | 1,347 | 14.05% |
| White | 11,866 | 1,348 | 11.36% |
| Other | 2 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 756 | 16 | 2.12% |
12.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.94%
Male Poverty Rate
13.40%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Romulus
The race most likely to be in poverty in Romulus is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Romulus is Multiple, with 2.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.06%.
Romulus Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.4%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Romulus Married by Age and Sex
Romulus 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 45-54.
Romulus Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 851 | 8.57% |
| Black | 309 | 4.65% |
| Asian | 8 | 3.76% |
| Other Race | 14 | 7.45% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 3.31% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 6.49% |
Romulus Veterans by Education
3.40%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
8.8%
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
83.79%
Born in Romulus
96.87%
Native Born
3.13%
Foreign Born
1.49%
Non Citizen
1.64%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.87% of Romulus residents were born in the United States, with 83.79% having been born in Michigan. 1.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 800 | 0.00% | |
| 1960 | 3,500 | 2,700 | 7.66% |
| 1970 | 22,900 | 19,400 | 20.66% |
| 1980 | 24,857 | 1,957 | 0.82% |
| 1990 | 22,897 | -1,960 | -0.82% |
| 2000 | 22,979 | 82 | 0.04% |
| 2010 | 23,989 | 1,010 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 24,108 | 119 | 0.50% |
| 2012 | 24,227 | 119 | 0.49% |
| 2013 | 24,346 | 119 | 0.49% |
| 2014 | 24,465 | 119 | 0.49% |
| 2015 | 24,584 | 119 | 0.49% |
| 2016 | 24,703 | 119 | 0.48% |
| 2017 | 24,822 | 119 | 0.48% |
| 2018 | 24,941 | 119 | 0.48% |
| 2019 | 25,060 | 119 | 0.48% |
| 2020 | 25,178 | 118 | 0.47% |
| 2021 | 25,297 | 119 | 0.47% |
| 2022 | 25,416 | 119 | 0.47% |