Rome City, IN Demographics

A map of Rome City's Population by Race

Rome City, Indiana has an estimated population of 1,182, a large decrease from the 1,322 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.6% White, 0.5% Native American/Other, 0.4% Hispanic, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% Multiracial, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rome City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rome City has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rome City, that probability was 8.4% in 2020 and 2.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rome City is ranked the 317th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. 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 City was ranked the 293rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rome City's White Population

1,165 residents of Rome City, or 98.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rome City is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Rome City ranks 77th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rome City's White population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. White residents' share of Rome City's population has increased from 95.7% to 98.6%.

Rome City is more White than neighboring Wolcottville (94.3% White), Albion (95.2% White), Kendallville (86% White), Lagrange (79.5% White), and Avilla (91.6% White).

Rome City's Black Population

0 residents of Rome City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rome City is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Rome City ranks 497th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rome City's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Rome City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Rome City is less Black than neighboring Albion (0.4% Black), Kendallville (0.2% Black), Lagrange (0.3% Black), and Avilla (1.1% Black).

Rome City's Asian Population

3 residents of Rome City, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rome City is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Rome City ranks 230th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rome City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Asian residents' share of Rome City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Rome City is more Asian than neighboring Wolcottville (0% Asian), Albion (0% Asian), Lagrange (0% Asian), and Avilla (0% Asian). Rome City is less Asian than neighboring Kendallville (1.7% Asian).

Rome City's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Rome City, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rome City is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Rome City ranks 472nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rome City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 79.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Rome City's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.4%.

Rome City is more Hispanic than neighboring Wolcottville (0% Hispanic). Rome City is less Hispanic than neighboring Albion (2.6% Hispanic), Kendallville (9% Hispanic), Lagrange (19.5% Hispanic), and Avilla (2.9% Hispanic).

Rome City's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Rome City, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rome City is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Rome City ranks 487th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rome City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rome City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Rome City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wolcottville (0% Native American/Other), Albion (0% Native American/Other), Kendallville (0.2% Native American/Other), and Avilla (0.2% Native American/Other).

Rome City's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Rome City, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rome City is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Rome City ranks 639th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rome City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 85.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Rome City's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.3%.

Rome City is more Multiracial than neighboring Lagrange (0.1% Multiracial). Rome City is less Multiracial than neighboring Wolcottville (5.7% Multiracial), Albion (1.8% Multiracial), Kendallville (2.9% Multiracial), and Avilla (4.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.