Romulus, Michigan
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Romulus is a city located in Wayne County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 22,979.
The city is home to Detroit Metropolitan Airport, the major commercial airport serving the Detroit area. Prior to the growth of the airport in the 1960s it was a quiet rural community.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 93.0 km² (35.9 mi²). 93.0 km² (35.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.03% is water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 22,979 people, 8,439 households, and 5,941 families residing in the city. The population density is 247.1/km² (639.9/mi²). There are 8,943 housing units at an average density of 96.2/km² (249.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 65.36% White, 29.99% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.81% from other races, and 2.63% from two or more races. 2.01% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 8,439 households out of which 36.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% are married couples living together, 18.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% are non-families. 23.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.70 and the average family size is 3.19.
In the city the population is spread out with 29.2% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $45,088, and the median income for a family is $51,497. Males have a median income of $41,372 versus $27,517 for females. The per capita income for the city is $19,679. 12.6% of the population and 10.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.8% of those under the age of 18 and 12.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.