Rome, NY

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2023 Population

31,795

0.737% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

40.4

0.737% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

18.1%

6.57% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$58,857

3.44% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$137,200

9.85% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

12,741

2.63% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Rome, NY had a population of 31.8k people with a median age of 40.4 and a median household income of $58,857. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Rome, NY declined from 32,031 to 31,795, a −0.737% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,901 to $58,857, a 3.44% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rome, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (81%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.37%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.57%), White (Hispanic) (2.63%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.17%).

None of the households in Rome, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in Rome, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rome, NY are Madison Oneida BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (39 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Rome, NY was $137,200, and the homeownership rate was 55.4%.

Most people in Rome, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Rome, NY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Rome, NY is home to a population of 31.8k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.21% of Rome, NY residents were born outside of the country (1.02k people).

In 2023, there were 15.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (25.8k people) in Rome, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.71k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.45k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%

2023 Citizenship

98.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.4% of Rome, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Rome, NY was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rome, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rome, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
25.8k ± 851
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.71k ± 499
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.45k ± 284

6.85%

Hispanic Population

2.18k people

6.85% of the people in Rome, NY are hispanic (2.18k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Rome, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
505,872 ± 17,239 people
China
415,960 ± 15,668 people
Jamaica
230,433 ± 11,717 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 505,872 New York residents, followed by China with 415,960 and Jamaica with 230,433.

Foreign-Born Population

3.21%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.02k people

3.44%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.1k people

As of 2023, 3.21% of Rome, NY residents (1.02k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rome, NY was 3.44%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Rome, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
712 ± 164
Gulf War (2001-)
462 ± 184
Gulf War (1990s)
363 ± 125

Rome, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.54 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Rome, NY employs 12.7k people. The largest industries in Rome, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,694 people), Educational Services (1,510 people), and Retail Trade (1,470 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($80,481), Utilities ($74,375), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($69,333).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,694. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.494, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

12.7k

2023 Value

± 842

−2.63%

1 Year decline

± 9.57%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Rome, NY declined at a rate of −2.63%, from 13.1k employees to 12.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rome, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,027 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,038 people), and Management Occupations (1,014 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rome, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

12.7k

2023 Value

± 842

−2.63%

1 Year decline

± 9.57%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Rome, NY declined at a rate of −2.63%, from 13.1k employees to 12.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rome, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,694 people), Educational Services (1,510 people), and Retail Trade (1,470 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rome, NY, though some of these residents may live in Rome, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,851

Median earning men ± $3,458

$40,626

Median earning women ± $1,329

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($80,385), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,786), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($105,033), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,792), and Public Administration ($49,115).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Y-Axis

2.74%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

Education

In 2022, universities in Rome, NY awarded 39 degrees. The student population of Rome, NY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 5 male students and 67 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rome, NY are White (26 and 66.7%), followed by Black or African American (9 and 23.1%), Hispanic or Latino (2 and 5.13%), and Two or More Races (1 and 2.56%).

The largest universities in Rome, NY by number of degrees awarded are Madison Oneida BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (39 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Rome, NY are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (39 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2022 in Rome, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 72 (6.94% men and 93.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 72 students enrolled in Rome, NY, 6.94% men and 93.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 41 records, of which 92.7% were women and 7.32% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training

Most Common

39 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Rome, NY was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 39 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Rome, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Madison Oneida BOCES-Practical Nursing Program

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

39 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Madison Oneida BOCES-Practical Nursing Program with 39 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 3 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rome, NY, which is 0.0833 times less than the 36 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 26 degrees mean that there were 2.89 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 9 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Measure

In 2022, 1.7% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.75% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.04M), Bachelors Degree (3.33M), and Some college (2.79M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rome, NY was $137,200 in 2023, which is 0.452 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $124,900 to $137,200, a 9.85% increase. The homeownership rate in Rome, NY is 55.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Rome, NY have an average commute time of 18.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rome, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Rome, NY is $58,857. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Rome, NY was Census Tract 227.02 with a value of $92,210, followed by Census Tract 228 and Census Tract 222, with respective values of $87,759 and $81,767.

Housing

Property

$137,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,300

$7,681

Median Property Taxes

±$576

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rome, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Rome, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

55.4%

Homeownership

2023

60.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 55.4% of the housing units in Rome, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 56.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rome, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 227.02
Census Tract 228
Census Tract 222

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Rome, NY was Census Tract 227.02 with a value of $92,210, followed by Census Tract 228 and Census Tract 222, with respective values of $87,759 and $81,767.

The following map shows all of the places in Rome, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,857

Median Household Income

± $4,560

13.9k

Number of Households

± 874

In 2023, the median household income of the 13.9k households in Rome, NY grew to $58,857 from the previous year's value of $56,901.

The following chart displays the households in Rome, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Rome, NY is from New York.

0.494

2022 Wage GINI in New York

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in New York

In 2022, the income inequality in New York was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.125% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (73.3%)
Worked At Home (12.6%)
Carpooled (10.5%)

In 2023, 73.3% of workers in Rome, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.6%) and those who carpooled to work (10.5%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rome, NY have a shorter commute time (18.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.454% of the workforce in Rome, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rome, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Rome, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rome, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rome, NY (5.46k out of 30.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rome, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.7% of the population of Rome, NY has health coverage, with 42.4% on employee plans, 29.4% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 1.59% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oneida County, NY see 1314 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (1329 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1842 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 512 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Oneida County, NY.

1,314 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oneida County, NY

Primary care physicians in Oneida County, NY see an average of 1,314 patients per year. This represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (1,329 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Oneida County, NY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.27%

Uninsured

42.4%

Employer Coverage

29.4%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

1.59%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rome, NY declined by 9.6% from 3.62% to 3.27%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Rome, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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