Demographics & People — Rome City, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,271 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,000 |
| Median Age | 53.8 |
| Total Households | 527 |
| Family Households | 375 |
| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
| Diversity Index | 0.062 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,246 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 329 |
| German | 324 |
| English | 281 |
| European | 154 |
| Other groups | 115 |
| Irish | 99 |
| American | 73 |
| French (except Basque) | 60 |
| Scottish | 60 |
| Dutch | 33 |
Language
| English Only | 1,184 |
| Spanish | 15 |
| Population 5+ | 1,218 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 110 |
| Population 18+ | 1,164 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |
| 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 City, Indiana.