Rome, WI Demographics

A map of Rome's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	582	709	93.9%	94.3%
Multiracial	26	17	4.2%	2.3%
Hispanic	12	22	1.9%	2.9%
Black	0	3	0.0%	0.4%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.1%

Rome, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 620, a large decrease from the 752 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.9% White, 4.2% Multiracial, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% 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 slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin 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 11.0% in 2020 and 11.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rome is ranked the 492nd most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 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 446th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rome's White Population

582 residents of Rome, or 93.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rome is significantly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Rome ranks 172nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rome's White population has declined by an estimated 17.9%. White residents' share of Rome's population has remained roughly unchanged at 93.9%.

Rome is more White than neighboring Palmyra (82.1% White). Rome is less White than neighboring Sullivan (95.5% White), Helenville (100% White), Hebron (95.6% White), and Ixonia (95.1% White).

Rome's Black Population

0 residents of Rome, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rome is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Rome ranks 441st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

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

Rome is less Black than neighboring Ixonia (2.2% Black).

Rome's Asian Population

0 residents of Rome, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rome is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Rome ranks 594th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rome's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Rome's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Rome is less Asian than neighboring Sullivan (0.2% Asian), Palmyra (0.1% Asian), and Ixonia (0.6% Asian).

Rome's Hispanic Population

12 residents of Rome, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rome is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Rome ranks 423rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rome's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 45.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Rome's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.9%.

Rome is more Hispanic than neighboring Sullivan (0.9% Hispanic), Helenville (0% Hispanic), and Ixonia (1.3% Hispanic). Rome is less Hispanic than neighboring Hebron (4.4% Hispanic), and Palmyra (16.2% Hispanic).

Rome's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Rome, or 0.0% 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 Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Rome ranks 675th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

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

Rome is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sullivan (0.6% Native American/Other).

Rome's Multiracial Population

26 residents of Rome, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rome is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Rome ranks 600th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rome's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 52.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Rome's population has increased from 2.3% to 4.2%.

Rome is more Multiracial than neighboring Sullivan (2.9% Multiracial), Helenville (0% Multiracial), Hebron (0% Multiracial), Palmyra (1.6% Multiracial), and Ixonia (0.8% 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.