Rome town is located in Kennebec County Maine. Rome town has a 2024 population of 1,181. Rome town is currently growing at a rate of 0.51% annually and its population has increased by 2.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,149 in 2020.
The average household income in Rome town is $85,848 with a poverty rate of 12.6%. The median age in Rome town is 53.7 years: 57.8 years for males, and 48 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rome town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,018 | 93.31% |
| Other race | 35 | 3.21% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 1.47% |
| Asian | 13 | 1.19% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 497 | 2.11 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Married | 256 | 2.71 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
| Non Family | 194 | 1.11 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Female | 47 | 2.94 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
85.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 26 | 3.18% |
| Associates Degree | 71 | 8.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 133 | 16.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 139 | 16.99% |
| High School Graduate | 275 | 33.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 4.28% |
| Some College | 139 | 16.99% |
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 | 789 | 728 | 266 |
| Other Race | 14 | 14 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 42.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,111 | $0 | $61,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,083 | $56,023 | $108,472 |
| High School Graduate | $45,192 | $46,250 | $41,042 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $57,614 | $57,614 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,097 | $56,339 | $51,000 |
| Some College | $51,250 | $68,750 | $40,833 |
$54,097
Average Earnings
$56,339
Average Male
$51,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.38% of Rome town residents speak only English, while 13.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 12.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 974 | 130 | 13.35% |
12.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.48%
Male Poverty Rate
13.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rome town is White, with 13.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rome town is White, with 13.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.15% |
| High School | 14.65% |
| Some College | 9.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 23.08% |
| Female Employed | 12.69% |
| Male Employed | 4.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,063 | $108,655 |
| Households | $54,191 | $85,848 |
| Married Families | $111,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,467 | $45,540 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.3%
Male Marriage Rate
56.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
117
Number of Veterans
102
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 56 |
| First Gulf War | 49 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| World War II | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 50 |
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 117 | 14.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45%
Labor Force Participation
42.5%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
60.77%
Born in Rome town
97.43%
Native Born
2.57%
Foreign Born
0.64%
Non Citizen
1.92%
Naturalized
97.43% of Rome town residents were born in the United States, with 60.77% having been born in Maine. 0.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,211 | 6 | 0.5% |
| 2028 | 1,205 | 6 | 0.5% |
| 2027 | 1,199 | 6 | 0.5% |
| 2026 | 1,193 | 6 | 0.51% |
| 2025 | 1,187 | 6 | 0.51% |
| 2024 | 1,181 | 6 | 0.51% |
| 2023 | 1,175 | 6 | 0.51% |
| 2022 | 1,169 | 13 | 1.12% |
| 2021 | 1,156 | 7 | 0.61% |
| 2020 | 1,149 | 142 | 14.1% |
| 2019 | 1,007 | 6 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 1,001 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 1,002 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 999 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 996 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 994 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 997 | -5 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 1,002 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1,002 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 1,005 | 0 | 0% |