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48174

Romulus, MI

Total Population

32,155

Median Household Income

$61,119

Median Home Value

$140,700

Median Rent

$1,000

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$61,119

100.3% above state median

Home Value

$140,700

100.7% above state median

Rent

$1,000

100% above state median

Median Age

37.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Romulus, MI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 9.1% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$61,119

-18.7% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.3%

State: $-17,934,661

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.71 people

Total Households

11,816

Family Households

41.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Manufacturing

36.4%

#2 Industry

Education

23.5%

#3 Industry

Finance

12.0%

Total Employed Residents:8,316

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

3.7%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

5.1%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

1.3%

166 workers

Public Transit

0.2%

20 workers

Total Commuting Workers:12,659

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

90.9%

14,019 employed

Labor Force

15,433

1,408 unemployed

Median Age

37.3 years

Per Capita Income

$28,230

Poverty Rate

12.3%

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