Rome, NY Demographics

A map of Rome's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	25,757	25,414	81.0%	79.1%
Hispanic	2,405	2,304	7.6%	7.2%
Multiracial	1,553	1,701	4.9%	5.3%
Black	1,384	2,057	4.4%	6.4%
Asian	454	429	1.4%	1.3%
Native American/Other	242	222	0.8%	0.7%

Rome, New York has an estimated population of 31,795, a slight decrease from the 32,127 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.0% White, 7.6% Hispanic, 4.9% Multiracial, 4.4% Black, 1.4% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rome, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rome has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rome, that probability was 36.2% in 2020 and 33.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rome is ranked the 41st most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 was ranked the 40th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rome's White Population

25,757 residents of Rome, or 81.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rome is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Rome ranks 842nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rome's White population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Rome's population has increased from 79.1% to 81.0%.

Rome is more White than neighboring Lake Delta (80.7% White), and Westernville (73.8% White). Rome is less White than neighboring Verona (94.5% White), Westmoreland (100% White), and Vernon (90.1% White).

Rome's Black Population

1,384 residents of Rome, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rome is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Rome ranks 204th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rome's Black population has declined by an estimated 32.7%. Black residents' share of Rome's population has decreased from 6.4% to 4.4%.

Rome is more Black than neighboring Lake Delta (0.8% Black), Verona (0% Black), Westernville (0% Black), Westmoreland (0% Black), and Vernon (0.5% Black).

Rome's Asian Population

454 residents of Rome, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rome is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Rome ranks 656th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rome's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. Asian residents' share of Rome's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Rome is more Asian than neighboring Lake Delta (0.7% Asian), Verona (0.6% Asian), Westernville (0% Asian), Westmoreland (0% Asian), and Vernon (0.7% Asian).

Rome's Hispanic Population

2,405 residents of Rome, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rome is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Rome ranks 497th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rome's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Rome's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.6%.

Rome is more Hispanic than neighboring Verona (1.9% Hispanic), Westmoreland (0% Hispanic), and Vernon (6.4% Hispanic). Rome is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Delta (13.1% Hispanic), and Westernville (23.1% Hispanic).

Rome's Native American/Other Population

242 residents of Rome, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rome is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Rome ranks 545th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rome's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 9.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rome's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Rome is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Delta (0.7% Native American/Other), Verona (0.1% Native American/Other), Westernville (0% Native American/Other), Westmoreland (0% Native American/Other), and Vernon (0.3% Native American/Other).

Rome's Multiracial Population

1,553 residents of Rome, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rome is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Rome ranks 175th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rome's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 8.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Rome's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Rome is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Delta (4% Multiracial), Verona (2.9% Multiracial), Westernville (3.1% Multiracial), Westmoreland (0% Multiracial), and Vernon (1.9% 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.