Rome, NY Demographics

A map of Rome's Population by Race

Rome, New York had a population of 32,127 in 2020. It was 79.1% White, 6.4% Black, 1.3% Asian, 7.2% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rome, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Rome is the 40th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Rome's White Population

25,414 residents of Rome identify as White, or 79.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Rome considerably larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Rome is ranked #842 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Rome is less White than neighboring Lake Delta (91.6% White), Verona (89.9% White), Westernville (92.4% White), Westmoreland (89.2% White), and Vernon (91.5% White).

Rome's Black Population

2,057 residents of Rome identify as Black, or 6.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rome slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Rome is ranked #203 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Rome is more Black than neighboring Lake Delta (1.3% Black), Verona (0.7% Black), Westernville (0% Black), Westmoreland (1.3% Black), and Vernon (0.8% Black).

Rome's Asian Population

429 residents of Rome identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rome slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Rome is ranked #655 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Rome is more Asian than neighboring Lake Delta (0.6% Asian), Westernville (0% Asian), and Westmoreland (0% Asian). Rome is less Asian than neighboring Verona (2.3% Asian), and Vernon (1.4% Asian).

Rome's Hispanic Population

2,304 residents of Rome identify as Hispanic, or 7.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rome less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Rome is ranked #491 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Rome is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Delta (2.6% Hispanic), Verona (2.3% Hispanic), Westernville (2.1% Hispanic), Westmoreland (5.4% Hispanic), and Vernon (1.9% Hispanic).

Rome's Native American/Other Population

222 residents of Rome identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rome roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Rome is ranked #478 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Rome is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Delta (0.5% Native American/Other), Verona (0.6% Native American/Other), Westernville (0% Native American/Other), Westmoreland (0.3% Native American/Other), and Vernon (0.3% Native American/Other).

Rome's Multiracial Population

1,701 residents of Rome identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rome roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Rome is ranked #170 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Rome is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Delta (3.3% Multiracial), Verona (4.2% Multiracial), Westmoreland (3.8% Multiracial), and Vernon (4.1% Multiracial). Rome is less Multiracial than neighboring Westernville (5.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.