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Population & Housing
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Romulus offers a wide variety of home
ownership and rental options to support labor force
growth. A diversity of residents as well as a diverse
housing stock combine to create a friendly community,
attractive for individual residents, young couples,
families, and seniors.
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Population
Characteristics
The city's population of 22,897 in 1990 increased to an
estimated 23,616 people in 1996. Since 1990, total
households in the city have increased by over 780 to an
estimated 8,625 in 1996.
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| 1990 |
Michigan |
Wayne County |
Romulus |
| Population |
9,295,297 |
2,111,687 |
22,897 |
| Median |
32.6yrs |
32.5yrs. |
30yrs. |
| Total Households |
3,419,331 |
780,535 |
7,844 |
| Source: 1990 U.S. Census |
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Median Age
Between 1980 and 1990, the median age
of Romulus residents increased from 25.5 to 30.0 years
according to the U.S. Census.
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| Race
and Origin |
| Race |
Population
(1990) |
| White |
17,453 |
| Black |
4,934 |
| American Indian, Eskimo or Aleut |
193 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander |
161 |
| Other Race |
157 |
| Hispanic |
1.9% |
| Source: 1990 U.S. Census |
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Income Status
Per Capita Income:
$12,008
Median Family Income:
$34,729
Median Household Income: $31,723
Source: 1990 U.S. Census
Housing Characteristics
Romulus' average housing sales price ranges between $120,000 -
$130,000.
Source: 2000 City of Romulus Assessors office
Total Housing Units:
8,223
Percent Owner Occupies:
64.5%
Percent Renter Occupied:
33.7%
Homeowner Vacancy Rate: 1.2%
Rental Vacancy Rate:
6.6%
Persons per Owner Occupied Unit: 3.05
Persons per Renter Occupied Unit: 2.6
Average Persons per Household:
2.74
Source: 1990 U.S. Census and 1996 SEMCOG
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