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Romney

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.057
State:
West Virginia

Romney is a city located in Hampshire County, West Virginia. Romney has a 2026 population of 1,750. It is also the county seat of Hampshire County. Romney is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually and its population has decreased by -0.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,764 in 2020.

The median household income in Romney is $49,286 with a poverty rate of 25.91%. The median age in Romney is 50.2 years: 51.5 years for males, and 50.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.3 males.

1.8K
Total Population
1,656
Density (mi²)
-2 -0.11%
Growth

Romney Population

Romney Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,750-2-0.11%
20251,752-3-0.17%
20241,755-1-0.06%
20231,756-3-0.17%
20221,759-9-0.51%
20211,76840.23%
20201,764-4-0.23%
20191,694-21-1.22%
20181,715-9-0.52%
20171,724-7-0.4%
20161,731-14-0.8%
20151,745-14-0.8%
20141,759-13-0.73%
20131,772-23-1.28%
20121,795-17-0.94%
20111,812-36-1.95%
20101,835-4-0.22%

Median Age

Overall: 50.2 years
Female: 50.2 years
Male: 51.5 years

Romney Adults

There are 1,529 adults, (429 of whom are seniors) in Romney.

Sex Ratio

Female: 979 (50.9%)
Male: 943 (49.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Romney includes 88.71% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,70588.71%
Two or more races1678.69%
Black or African American502.6%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races50.26%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,70588.71%
Two or more races1628.43%
Black or African American502.6%

Romney Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Romney 's average per capita income is $45,667. Household income levels show a median of $49,286. The poverty rate stands at 25.91%.

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$105,179-
Families$85,379$84,760
Households$49,286$61,518
Non Families$26,875$35,217

$45,667

Average Income

$49,286

Median Household Income

25.91%

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)