Romeville, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Romeville, Louisiana had a total population of 26, the 487th largest community in Louisiana. The poverty rate is 19.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Unemployment rate of 50.0% is notably above the national average.
Romeville Quick Facts
How Romeville Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12 | 26 | +116.7% |
How Romeville Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
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Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 59 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Romeville Rankings in Louisiana
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Other Cities in St. James Parish
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutcher | 2,991 | $60,375 | 14.1% | $219,600 |
| South Vacherie | 2,954 | $81,310 | 3.7% | $234,600 |
| Gramercy | 2,814 | $67,813 | 11.2% | $225,100 |
| Grand Point | 2,341 | $88,674 | 5.1% | $253,800 |
| North Vacherie | 1,905 | $37,083 | 18.8% | $221,900 |
| Paulina | 1,785 | $88,839 | 2.1% | $283,100 |
| Welcome | 796 | $56,250 | 16.2% | N/A |
| Hester | 654 | $138,879 | 0.0% | $194,000 |
| Convent | 637 | N/A | 4.4% | N/A |
| Union | 526 | $71,563 | 6.1% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Romeville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powhatan | 35 | $18,333 | N/A | 0.0% | 5.7% |
| Delacroix | 17 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Marthaville | 41 | $63,750 | N/A | 12.2% | 7.3% |
| Trout | 42 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Oak Ridge | 63 | $108,438 | $168,800 | 27.3% | 4.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 26, Romeville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Romeville is a small community located in Louisiana, within St. James Parish. The total population is 26. It ranks as the 487th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Romeville is 68.2 years. This is 79% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 19.2%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 50.0%. This is 695% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 67.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Romeville was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 61.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Romeville, Louisiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Louisiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Romeville, Louisiana?
Romeville, Louisiana has a population of 26 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Romeville, LA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Romeville — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Romeville, LA?
The poverty rate in Romeville is 19.2%. This means approximately 5 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Romeville, Louisiana?
Romeville's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Romeville, LA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Romeville — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Romeville, Louisiana?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Romeville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.