Romeo is a village located in Macomb County Michigan. Romeo has a 2024 population of 3,721. Romeo is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -1.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,760 in 2020.
The average household income in Romeo is $83,586 with a poverty rate of 10.9%. The median age in Romeo is 46.6 years: 42.6 years for males, and 48.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Romeo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,203 | 85.94% |
| Black or African American | 212 | 5.69% |
| Other race | 170 | 4.56% |
| Two or more races | 125 | 3.35% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,834 | 1.99 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Non Family | 889 | 1.18 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Married | 566 | 3.04 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Female | 284 | 2.17 | 23.6 | 76.4 |
| Male | 95 | 2.78 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
2.69
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Household Size
63.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 325 | 11.22% |
| Associates Degree | 214 | 7.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 534 | 18.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 177 | 6.11% |
| High School Graduate | 805 | 27.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 159 | 5.49% |
| Some College | 683 | 23.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,283 | 2,052 | 665 |
| Hispanic | 212 | 76 | 0 |
| Black | 209 | 166 | 39 |
| Other Race | 135 | 9 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 102 | 102 | 7 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 29.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,295 | $93,879 | $40,313 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,333 | $91,250 | $64,792 |
| High School Graduate | $38,922 | $41,995 | $37,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,673 | $0 | $23,333 |
| Overall | $40,702 | $51,563 | $34,815 |
| Some College | $46,196 | $57,688 | $35,956 |
$40,702
Average Earnings
$51,563
Average Male
$34,815
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.96% of Romeo residents speak only English, while 7.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,944 | 377 | 12.81% |
| Multiple | 125 | 10 | 8% |
| Other | 170 | 7 | 4.12% |
| Black | 192 | 7 | 3.65% |
| Hispanic | 345 | 7 | 2.03% |
10.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.94%
Male Poverty Rate
12.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Romeo is White, with 12.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Romeo is Hispanic, with 2.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.08% |
| Some College | 6.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 84% |
| Female Unemployed | 15.79% |
| Female Employed | 7.46% |
| Male Employed | 1.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,438 | $104,157 |
| Households | $59,693 | $83,586 |
| Married Families | $116,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,382 | $59,440 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.9%
Male Marriage Rate
32.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
221
Number of Veterans
200
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 55 |
| Vietnam | 51 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 24 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 81 |
| 65 to 74 | 52 |
| 75+ | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 221 | 8.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.7%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.71%
Born in Romeo
95.06%
Native Born
4.94%
Foreign Born
2.41%
Non Citizen
2.52%
Naturalized
95.06% of Romeo residents were born in the United States, with 83.71% having been born in Michigan. 2.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,673 | -9 | -0.24% |
| 2028 | 3,682 | -10 | -0.27% |
| 2027 | 3,692 | -10 | -0.27% |
| 2026 | 3,702 | -9 | -0.24% |
| 2025 | 3,711 | -10 | -0.27% |
| 2024 | 3,721 | -10 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 3,731 | -7 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 3,738 | -7 | -0.19% |
| 2021 | 3,745 | -15 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 3,760 | 165 | 4.59% |
| 2019 | 3,595 | -14 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 3,609 | -16 | -0.44% |
| 2017 | 3,625 | -5 | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 3,630 | -4 | -0.11% |
| 2015 | 3,634 | -10 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 3,644 | 7 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 3,637 | 21 | 0.58% |
| 2012 | 3,616 | 10 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 3,606 | 8 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 3,598 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,721 | 201 | 5.71% |
| 1990 | 3,520 | 11 | 0.31% |
| 1980 | 3,509 | -503 | -12.54% |
| 1970 | 4,012 | 685 | 20.59% |
| 1960 | 3,327 | 342 | 11.46% |
| 1950 | 2,985 | 358 | 13.63% |
| 1940 | 2,627 | -1,046 | -28.48% |