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Romulus, Michigan

Introduction to Romulus, Michigan

Romulus, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 6 miles W of Taylor, Michigan and 19 miles W of Detroit, Michigan. The city is part of the Detroit metropolitan statistical area. About 22,979 people live in Romulus.

Romulus History

Samuel Polyne, a French-Canadian, was the first white settler to arrive in Romulus in 1826. The community was named after the city of Romulus in New York. On March 19, 1845, the area’s name was changed to "Wayne," but it was renamed Romulus on January 16, 1848. In 1970, Romulus was officially incorporated as a city.

Romulus and nearby Attractions

  • Samuel Kingsley Home
  • Fox Theater Building
  • Dearborn Historical Museum
  • Ball Road Tabernacle
  • McClaughrey Drain
  • Detroit Zoo

Things To Do In Romulus

The Samuel Kingsley Home is one of the most important historic locations in Romulus. It has an underground cellar where Samuel L. Kingsley hid slaves during the underground railroad period. Travelers can also visit the Historic Fort Wayne, the Fox Theater Building, the Dearborn Historical Museum and the Detroit Institute of Arts. The Dossin Great Lakes Museum and the Museum of African American History are also in the area. The Eastern Market, with its shops and farmers stalls, is another popular tourist haunt.

Romulus Transportation

The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is close by.

Romulus Higher Education

Institutes near Romulus offering higher educational opportunities are the Madonna University, the Henry Ford Community College, the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and Davenport University.

High Points

Romulus strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 9%Romulus Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Romulus, MI

Comparing Romulus to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity810
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men67
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population33
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better56
People Above Poverty43
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work56
Working at Home44
Public Transportation Use47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Housing Recently Built69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Property Taxes43
People Living Alone42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime21

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