Demographics & People — Rome, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 31,795 |
| Estimated 2026 | 31,795 |
| Median Age | 40.7 |
| Total Households | 13,859 |
| Family Households | 7,644 |
| Average Household Size | 2.16 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 26,586 |
| Black or African American | 1,490 |
| Asian | 566 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,178 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,880 |
| Italian | 6,914 |
| Irish | 4,821 |
| German | 4,335 |
| Other groups | 4,283 |
| American | 3,361 |
| English | 2,640 |
| Polish | 2,307 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,952 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,731 |
Language
| English Only | 28,157 |
| Spanish | 965 |
| Population 5+ | 30,021 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 2,383 |
| Population 18+ | 25,270 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Rome, New York.