Romeo, MI Demographics

A map of Romeo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,094	3,143	86.5%	83.4%
Hispanic	176	269	4.9%	7.1%
Multiracial	170	193	4.8%	5.1%
Native American/Other	74	21	2.1%	0.6%
Black	39	129	1.1%	3.4%
Asian	25	12	0.7%	0.3%

Romeo, Michigan has an estimated population of 3,578, a decrease from the 3,767 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.5% White, 4.9% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 2.1% Native American/Other, 1.1% Black, and 0.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Romeo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Romeo has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Romeo, that probability was 29.5% in 2020 and 24.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Romeo is ranked the 220th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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). Romeo was ranked the 215th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Romeo's White Population

3,094 residents of Romeo, or 86.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Romeo is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Romeo ranks 573rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Romeo's White population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Romeo's population has increased from 83.4% to 86.5%.

Romeo is more White than neighboring Almont (84.1% White), Rochester (80.3% White), and Utica (82.6% White). Romeo is less White than neighboring Armada (94.4% White), and Leonard (95.7% White).

Romeo's Black Population

39 residents of Romeo, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Romeo is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Romeo ranks 137th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Romeo's Black population has declined by an estimated 69.8%. Black residents' share of Romeo's population has decreased from 3.4% to 1.1%.

Romeo is more Black than neighboring Almont (0% Black), Armada (0.2% Black), and Leonard (0% Black). Romeo is less Black than neighboring Rochester (3.9% Black), and Utica (3.4% Black).

Romeo's Asian Population

25 residents of Romeo, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Romeo is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Romeo ranks 449th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Romeo's Asian population has grown by an estimated 108.3%. Asian residents' share of Romeo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Romeo is more Asian than neighboring Almont (0% Asian), Armada (0% Asian), and Leonard (0% Asian). Romeo is less Asian than neighboring Rochester (8% Asian), and Utica (4.5% Asian).

Romeo's Hispanic Population

176 residents of Romeo, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Romeo is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Romeo ranks 87th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Romeo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 34.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Romeo's population has decreased from 7.1% to 4.9%.

Romeo is more Hispanic than neighboring Armada (1% Hispanic), Leonard (2.3% Hispanic), and Rochester (1.8% Hispanic). Romeo is less Hispanic than neighboring Almont (8.4% Hispanic), and Utica (5.3% Hispanic).

Romeo's Native American/Other Population

74 residents of Romeo, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Romeo is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Romeo ranks 494th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Romeo's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 252.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Romeo's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.1%.

Romeo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Armada (0.1% Native American/Other), Leonard (1.7% Native American/Other), Rochester (0.3% Native American/Other), and Utica (1.1% Native American/Other). Romeo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Almont (3.7% Native American/Other).

Romeo's Multiracial Population

170 residents of Romeo, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Romeo is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Romeo ranks 191st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Romeo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Romeo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.8%.

Romeo is more Multiracial than neighboring Almont (3.7% Multiracial), Armada (4.5% Multiracial), Leonard (0.3% Multiracial), and Utica (3.1% Multiracial). Romeo is less Multiracial than neighboring Rochester (5.8% 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.