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Rome (IL) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Rome, Illinois

StateIllinois
Land Area (mi²)1.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)820.8/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.82% (-13)
Growth Since 202013.2% (184)
Rank in State550th
Rank in Country12265th

The population of Rome, IL in 2022 is estimated to be 1,578. This is a decrease of -0.82% (-13 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Rome by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Rome by Age

Rome Population Pyramid 2022
Rome Median Age
44.5
Total
46
Male
43.4
Female
Rome Sex Ratio
51.72%
721
Male
48.28%
673
Female
Rome Age Dependency Ratio
30.5
Old Age Dependency Ratio
36.7
Child Dependency Ratio
Rome Adults
1,088
Adults
(254 of whom are seniors) in Rome.

Population of Rome by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Rome

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 8.36%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 8.4%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 8.32%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Rome

While the overall poverty rate of Rome is 8.36%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (8.32%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (8.4%).

Poverty Rate of Rome by Employment Status and Sex

5.82%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
7.55%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Rome by Education

10.96%
Less Than 9th Grade
16.38%
High School
4.75%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Rome

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Rome

The most common language spoken in Rome is English, with 100% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 0% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Rome by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Rome, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Rome by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree252.47%
Bachelors Degree10410.27%
Associates Degree13313.13%
Some College33032.58%
High School Graduate34834.35%
9th to 12th Grade717.01%
Less Than 9th Grade20.2%

Earnings Statistics of Rome by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$33,182

Average Earnings

$45,393

Average Male

$26,328

Average Female

Employment of Rome by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Rome by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
60.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Rome by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Rome

Marriage Rates

  • 65.9%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 62.5%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 69.9%

    Female Marriage Rate

Rome Marriage

In Rome, 62.5% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 35-44, while males are more likely to be married at age 55-64.

Households and Families of Rome

Rome Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Rome Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
73.5%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Rome by Type

2.86
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets