Romulus, MI Demographics

A map of Romulus's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	11,041	11,684	44.5%	46.4%
White	10,911	10,318	43.9%	41.0%
Multiracial	2,299	1,484	9.3%	5.9%
Hispanic	385	1,110	1.6%	4.4%
Native American/Other	138	256	0.6%	1.0%
Asian	57	326	0.2%	1.3%

Romulus, Michigan has an estimated population of 24,831, a slight decrease from the 25,178 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.5% Black, 43.9% White, 9.3% Multiracial, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Romulus, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Romulus has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Romulus, that probability was 61.1% in 2020 and 60.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Romulus is ranked the 52nd 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). Romulus was ranked the 48th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Romulus's White Population

10,911 residents of Romulus, or 43.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Romulus is significantly lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Romulus ranks 726th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Romulus's White population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. White residents' share of Romulus's population has increased from 41.0% to 43.9%.

Romulus is more White than neighboring Inkster (16.8% White). Romulus is less White than neighboring Wayne (63.2% White), Westland (60.1% White), Taylor (65.7% White), and Garden City (79.7% White).

Romulus's Black Population

11,041 residents of Romulus, or 44.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Romulus is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Romulus ranks 17th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Romulus's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. Black residents' share of Romulus's population has decreased from 46.4% to 44.5%.

Romulus is more Black than neighboring Wayne (24.7% Black), Westland (23.6% Black), Taylor (18.9% Black), and Garden City (6.6% Black). Romulus is less Black than neighboring Inkster (70.3% Black).

Romulus's Asian Population

57 residents of Romulus, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Romulus is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Romulus ranks 131st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Romulus's Asian population has declined by an estimated 82.5%. Asian residents' share of Romulus's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.2%.

Romulus is less Asian than neighboring Wayne (1.3% Asian), Inkster (1.4% Asian), Westland (3.9% Asian), Taylor (2.2% Asian), and Garden City (1.3% Asian).

Romulus's Hispanic Population

385 residents of Romulus, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Romulus is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Romulus ranks 240th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Romulus's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 65.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Romulus's population has decreased from 4.4% to 1.6%.

Romulus is less Hispanic than neighboring Wayne (3.8% Hispanic), Inkster (3.7% Hispanic), Westland (4.8% Hispanic), Taylor (7.6% Hispanic), and Garden City (6.4% Hispanic).

Romulus's Native American/Other Population

138 residents of Romulus, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Romulus is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Romulus ranks 227th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Romulus's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 46.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Romulus's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Romulus is more Native American/Other than neighboring Taylor (0.4% Native American/Other). Romulus is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wayne (1.3% Native American/Other), Inkster (0.8% Native American/Other), Westland (0.7% Native American/Other), and Garden City (0.8% Native American/Other).

Romulus's Multiracial Population

2,299 residents of Romulus, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Romulus is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Romulus ranks 112th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Romulus's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 54.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Romulus's population has increased from 5.9% to 9.3%.

Romulus is more Multiracial than neighboring Wayne (5.6% Multiracial), Inkster (6.9% Multiracial), Westland (7% Multiracial), Taylor (5.2% Multiracial), and Garden City (5.2% 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.