Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Romulus, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

24,831

Median Agei

37.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

44.5%11,041

White

43.9%10,911

Two or More

9.3%2,299

Hispanic/Latino

1.6%385

Other

0.4%103

Asian

0.2%57

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%35

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.4%1,202

High School Diploma

30.1%4,872

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%1,471

Some College (1+ yr)

18.9%3,059

Associate's Degree

8.5%1,382

Bachelor's Degree

11.1%1,791

Master's Degree

4.8%781

Professional Degree

0.2%29

Doctorate

0.1%24

HS or Higher

90.3%

BA or Higher

16.2%

Graduate+

5.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$159,500

Median Renti

$1,049

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.9%6,611

Renter-Occupied

30.1%2,841

Total Units

10,280

Homeownership

69.9%

Vacancy Rate

8.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.5%957

$50K–$100K

9.8%649

$100K–$150K

19.9%1,313

$150K–$200K

23.7%1,567

$200K–$300K

21%1,389

$300K–$500K

9.6%632

$500K–$1M

1.5%101

$1M+

0%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

372

$500–$750

289

$750–$1,000

546

$1,000–$1,250

523

$1,250–$1,500

248

$1,500–$2,000

491

$2,000+

149

Year Built

2020 or later

1%100

2010–2019

6.9%706

2000–2009

11.7%1,207

1990–1999

10%1,032

1980–1989

6.6%680

1970–1979

17.7%1,816

1960–1969

19.7%2,027

1950–1959

15.1%1,548

1940–1949

7.2%736

1939 or earlier

4.2%428

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.9%8,216

Electricity

11.1%1,050

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%81

No Fuel

0.5%50

Wood

0.3%29

Fuel Oil

0.3%26

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,151

Mean Household Incomei

$78,837

Per Capita Incomei

$31,079

Poverty Ratei

13.4%

Unemploymenti

6.7%

Labor Forcei

12,503

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6%565

$10K–$15K

4.2%399

$15K–$20K

3.5%327

$20K–$25K

5%472

$25K–$30K

3.1%296

$30K–$35K

5.1%479

$35K–$40K

2.7%256

$40K–$45K

6.2%588

$45K–$50K

3.6%342

$50K–$60K

5.3%497

$60K–$75K

8.6%811

$75K–$100K

14.3%1,349

$100K–$125K

12.6%1,190

$125K–$150K

8.4%797

$150K–$200K

8.5%808

$200K+

2.9%276

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5402.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

United Kingdom

Germany

India

Canada

Philippines

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,274

Avg. Commutei

25 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,666

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

746(4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.1%Insured

3.9%Uninsured