Romulus, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Wayne County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
24,951
Population
701/sq mi density
$72,235
Median Income
$30,261 per capita
$149,100
Home Value
$206,505 Zillow
$1,050
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
887
Violent Crime/100K
2,100 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$72,235 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,100 home value, $1,050/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
887 violent crimes/100K (134% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
24,951
Census 2023
Population Density
701
per square mile
Land Area
36.0
square miles (93.1 km²)
Median Age
35.5 yrs
9% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 46.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 44.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 7.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
46.5%
Black
44.1%
Hispanic
1.4%
Asian
0.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.9% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94.9%
Spanish
4.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.7%
Veterans
5.5%
8% below US avg (6%)
Disability
11.1%
15% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.8%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.2%
40% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.490
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 24,951 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 701 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.1% |
| Female | 51.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 46.5% |
| Black or African American | 44.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
Language
| English Only | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.7% |
| Veterans | 5.5% |
| Disability | 11.1% |
| Health Insurance | 94.8% |
| Uninsured | 5.2% |
| Broadband Access | 85.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.490 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |