Romulus, Michigan
Romulus: City in Wayne County, Michigan
About
Romulus is a city located in the county of Wayne in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 23,989 and a population density of 258 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 23,528 inhabitants.
The city was created 199 years ago in 1825.
Quick Facts about Romulus
| Population : | 23,528 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Wayne County |
| Postal code : | 48174 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 734 |
| Area : | 93.12 km2 |
| Altitude : | 659 feet / 201 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1826 (199 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 23:39:27 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 253 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.96% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Romulus is located at 42°13'20"N 83°23'48"W (42.2222600, -83.3966000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Romulus decreased by 1.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 23,989 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,804 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,739 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,541 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,563 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,514 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,472 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 23,505 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,557 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,573 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,528 | -0.19% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,037 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,618 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -14.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,646 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,683 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.4% |
| White only, percent : | 16.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 81.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 16.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 353 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.8% |
Romulus zip code is 48174.
County name: Wayne, County
fips: 26163
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $76,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $911 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $368 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $693 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,483 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.66 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 0.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 79.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 77.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 19.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 14,217 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 45,415 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,893 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 157,148 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,974 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $28,941 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $16,911 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 29.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 911 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 463 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 362 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 621 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 241 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 69 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 771 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,246.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.57 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 45.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $331,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,988 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $588 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,167 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,718 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 1.95 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 77.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 76.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 44,797 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 90,556 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,345 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 132,525 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $24,841 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $77,708 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $49,553 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,509 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,054 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 280 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 131 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,287 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 138 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,168 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 7,016.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 0.76 |
Best Things to Do in Romulus
1 Romulus Historical Museum
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Where to Stay in Romulus
1 Hampton Inn & Suites Detroit/Airport-Romulus
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People born in Romulus (6)
People born in Romulus, including basketball player John Long, basketball player Terry Mills, basketball player Devin Searcy, .
List
- Frank Sacka (baseball player) he was born in 30/08/1924
- Julius Long (American boxer) he was born in 28/05/1977
- Charley Lau (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 12/04/1933
Schools in Romulus
College & universities near Romulus, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 247153 | Dorsey School of Business-Wayne | Wayne (MI) | 48184 |
Stations (18)
Amtrak & bus stations near Romulus, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GFV | Greenfield Village, Michigan | 20900 Oakwood Blvd. | RAIL |
| DER | John D. Dingell Transit Center | 16121 Michigan Ave. | RAIL |
| ARB | Ann Arbor station | 325 Depot Street | RAIL |
| DET | Detroit | 11 West Baltimore Ave. | RAIL |
| ROY | Royal Oak station | 202 South Sherman Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Romulus
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Romulu Post Office | Romulus (MI) | 48174 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Romulus , New York town in Seneca County, New York with a population of 4,143 people.
Other cities in Wayne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 665,369 | The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. |
| Dearborn | 93,367 | The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Livonia | 93,189 | The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Canton | 86,825 | Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan |
| Westland | 81,116 | A city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Taylor | 60,576 | The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Dearborn Heights | 55,027 | A city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Redford | 49,936 | Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan |
| Lincoln Park | 36,066 | City in Wayne County in the U. |
| Northville | 29,359 | City in Michigan |
| Southgate | 29,135 | City in Wayne County in the state of Michigan |
| Allen Park | 26,751 | City in Michigan, USA |
| Garden City | 26,408 | City in Wayne County of the U. |
| Wyandotte | 25,156 | Town in Michigan, USA |
| Inkster | 24,115 | City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Hamtramck | 21,438 | City in Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
Romulus distances to largest Michigan cities
