Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Rome, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

31,795

Median Agei

40.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81%25,757

Hispanic/Latino

7.6%2,405

Two or More

4.9%1,553

Black

4.4%1,384

Asian

1.4%454

Other

0.6%198

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%44

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.6%1,985

High School Diploma

26.2%6,010

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%1,861

Some College (1+ yr)

12.7%2,904

Associate's Degree

11%2,524

Bachelor's Degree

12%2,758

Master's Degree

7.4%1,709

Professional Degree

0.7%166

Doctorate

0.7%150

HS or Higher

87.4%

BA or Higher

20.8%

Graduate+

8.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$154,400

Median Renti

$909

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.6%7,851

Renter-Occupied

43.4%6,019

Total Units

15,300

Homeownership

56.6%

Vacancy Rate

9.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.5%589

$50K–$100K

20.8%1,632

$100K–$150K

19.1%1,501

$150K–$200K

20.7%1,623

$200K–$300K

19.4%1,523

$300K–$500K

8.8%691

$500K–$1M

3.5%277

$1M+

0.2%15

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,000

$500–$750

926

$750–$1,000

1,694

$1,000–$1,250

1,349

$1,250–$1,500

464

$1,500–$2,000

330

$2,000+

178

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%127

2010–2019

4.1%633

2000–2009

2.7%406

1990–1999

4.2%636

1980–1989

7.2%1,109

1970–1979

10.4%1,585

1960–1969

10.6%1,616

1950–1959

18.3%2,803

1940–1949

10.3%1,576

1939 or earlier

31.4%4,809

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.3%9,754

Electricity

18.3%2,541

Fuel Oil

4.9%679

Bottled/LP Gas

3.2%440

Other

1.2%162

No Fuel

1.2%162

Wood

0.6%89

Solar

0.2%31

Coal

0.1%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,925

Mean Household Incomei

$74,789

Per Capita Incomei

$33,321

Poverty Ratei

17%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

13,977

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.4%885

$10K–$15K

6.7%925

$15K–$20K

3.3%458

$20K–$25K

4.7%648

$25K–$30K

6.7%934

$30K–$35K

3.7%513

$35K–$40K

3.6%496

$40K–$45K

5.3%732

$45K–$50K

3.6%502

$50K–$60K

6.1%850

$60K–$75K

9.5%1,313

$75K–$100K

12.4%1,716

$100K–$125K

12.5%1,728

$125K–$150K

5.2%723

$150K–$200K

6.6%916

$200K+

3.8%531

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,362

Residentsi

1,817

Avg. Tenant Renti

$406/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing99 homes97% occupied$400/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers374 homes65% occupied$414/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8296 homes83% occupied$398/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $59,925/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

73.6%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

24.6%

Low income$30K–$48K/yr

1.8%

Who Receives This Housing

71.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

26% of subsidized households are minority

36.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

44.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,1693.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

111

India

Guatemala

Poland

China

Philippines

Korea

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,695

Avg. Commutei

18 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,012

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,998(7.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.9%Insured

4.1%Uninsured