Romulus, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 265, Romulus'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

Romulus is a small community located in New York, within Seneca County. The total population is 265. It ranks as the 1176th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Romulus is 39.1 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 39.8 years. With 28.3% of the population under 18, Romulus has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Romulus is $45,417. This is 47% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 44% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 33.0%. This is 135% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 22.7%. This is 257% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $89,200. Housing costs are 79% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Romulus is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Romulus is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.5%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 13.4%.

Education

4.5% 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. This is 89% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 75.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Romulus, New York 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 New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.