Romulus, MI Demographics

A map of Romulus's Population by Race

Romulus, Michigan had a population of 25,178 in 2020. It was 41.0% White, 46.4% Black, 1.3% Asian, 4.4% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 5.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Romulus, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Romulus is the 48th 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).

Romulus's White Population

10,318 residents of Romulus identify as White, or 41.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Romulus considerably less than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Romulus is ranked #726 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Romulus is more White than neighboring Inkster (17.5% White). Romulus is less White than neighboring Wayne (61.9% White), Westland (63.5% White), Taylor (63.8% White), and Garden City (82.5% White).

Romulus's Black Population

11,684 residents of Romulus identify as Black, or 46.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Romulus considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Romulus is ranked #17 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Romulus is more Black than neighboring Wayne (23.4% Black), Westland (21.7% Black), Taylor (19.8% Black), and Garden City (5.9% Black). Romulus is less Black than neighboring Inkster (72.8% Black).

Romulus's Asian Population

326 residents of Romulus identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Romulus roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Romulus is ranked #127 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Romulus is more Asian than neighboring Inkster (0.8% Asian), and Garden City (1.1% Asian). Romulus is less Asian than neighboring Wayne (2% Asian), Westland (4.3% Asian), and Taylor (2.1% Asian).

Romulus's Hispanic Population

1,110 residents of Romulus identify as Hispanic, or 4.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Romulus roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Romulus is ranked #237 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Romulus is more Hispanic than neighboring Inkster (3.1% Hispanic). Romulus is less Hispanic than neighboring Wayne (4.9% Hispanic), Westland (4.5% Hispanic), and Taylor (7.9% Hispanic).

Romulus's Native American/Other Population

256 residents of Romulus identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Romulus roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Romulus is ranked #216 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Romulus is more Native American/Other than neighboring Inkster (0.9% Native American/Other), Westland (0.8% Native American/Other), Taylor (0.8% Native American/Other), and Garden City (0.7% Native American/Other). Romulus is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wayne (1.1% Native American/Other).

Romulus's Multiracial Population

1,484 residents of Romulus identify as Multiracial, or 5.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Romulus roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Romulus is ranked #107 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Romulus is more Multiracial than neighboring Inkster (5% Multiracial), Westland (5.2% Multiracial), Taylor (5.6% Multiracial), and Garden City (5.4% Multiracial). Romulus is less Multiracial than neighboring Wayne (6.6% Multiracial).

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