Romulus
City in Wayne County, Michigan
Romulus is a city in Wayne County, Michigan, with 25,178 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 659 ft (201 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wayne, 4.0 miles N.
- 25,178residents (2020 Census)
- 659 ftelevation · 201 m
- 35.6 sq miland area · 92.2 km²
- 707 / sq mipopulation density
- 48242main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Romulus
Romulus is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A western suburb of Detroit, Romulus is located roughly 20 miles (32.2 km) southwest of downtown Detroit, and is most notable as the location of Detroit Metropolitan Airport. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 25,178.
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Living in Romulus
- Median household income
- $69,151
- Median home value
- $159,500
- Median rent
- $1,049/mo
- Median age
- 37.9
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Romulus had 25,178 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 25,178 |
|---|---|
| Density | 707 per sq mi (273 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Romulus at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 25,178 (2020) |
| Land area | 35.61 sq mi (92.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km²) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2213° N, 83.3674° W |
| ZIP codes | 48242, 48174, 48184 |
| Official website | romulusgov.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2669420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Romulus
- Wayne4.0 mi N
- Taylor5.1 mi E
- Inkster5.6 mi NE
- Belleville6.0 mi W
- Westland6.8 mi N
- Garden City7.3 mi N
- Southgate8.4 mi E
- Allen Park8.5 mi E
- Dearborn Heights8.9 mi NE
- Woodhaven9.0 mi SE
- Riverview9.3 mi E
- Lincoln Park9.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Romulus
What county is Romulus in?
Romulus is in Wayne County, Michigan.
What is the population of Romulus, MI?
25,178 people lived in Romulus at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Romulus, MI?
The main ZIP code is 48242. Other ZIP codes: 48174, 48184.
What is the elevation of Romulus?
659 feet (201 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Romulus?
Wayne (4.0 mi), Taylor (5.1 mi), Inkster (5.6 mi), Belleville (6.0 mi), Westland (6.8 mi).
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