Romulus
cityRomulus, Michigan, located in Wayne County, is a western suburb of Metro Detroit and part of the Downriver communities. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 25,178. Romulus is known for being the location of Detroit Metropolitan Airport, a major hub for Delta Air Lines. The city offers a mix of residential areas, industrial parks, and commercial centers. The economy of Romulus is diverse, with major employment sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, and retail trade. The city benefits from its location, providing access to transportation systems, including the Detroit Metro Airport, I-94 and I-275, rail, and nearby port facilities. Romulus also has several economic development tools and incentives to attract incoming businesses. Romulus has a rich history, dating back to its establishment as a township in 1835. The city was named after Romulus, the founder of Rome. The city is also known to have been a stop on the Underground Railroad.
Romulus, Michigan
- Classification
- City
- FIPS Code
- 26-69420
- Country
- United States
- County
- Wayne
- Region
- Metro Detroit
- Elevation
- 659 ft
- Total Area
- 35.95 sq mi
- Land Area
- 35.61 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.34 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.22222
- Longitude
- -83.39667
- Population (2020)
- 25,178
- Est. Population (2024)
- 24,831
- Median Age
- 38
- Median Income
- $64,712
- Poverty Rate
- 13.5%
- Family Households
- 64.8%
- Owner-Occupied
- 69.9%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- The population is 44.5% Black, 43.9% White, 9.3% Multiracial, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian.
- Government Type
- Mayor-Council
- Governing Body
- City Council
- School District
- Romulus Community School District
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire · Public Works · Parks & Recreation
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
- Economic Profile
- Mix of residential, industrial, and commercial
- Employment Sectors
- Manufacturing · Health Care & Social Assistance · Retail Trade
- Schools
- 6
- Students
- 2,145
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- School Districts
- Romulus Community School District
- Colleges & Universities
- University of Michigan · Michigan State University · Wayne State University · Eastern Michigan University
- Transportation
- Interstate 94 (I-94) · I-275 · Rail · Detroit Metropolitan Airport
- Utilities
- Water · Sewer · Gas · Electric
- Major Facilities
- Detroit Metropolitan Airport · Romulus Athletic Center
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Elmer Johnson Park · Eugenio Fernandez Park · Mary Ann Banks Park · Oakbrook Neighborhood Park · Downtown Historical Park · St. Johns Lodge No. #44 Park
- Parks & Trails
- Parks · Trails
- Founded
- 1826
- Incorporated
- 1970
- Named After
- Romulus, founder of Rome
- Historical Significance
- Home to Detroit Metropolitan Airport and a former stop on the Underground Railroad
- Key Events
- Township established in 1835 · Detroit Arsenal established in 1941 · Airliner crash in 1987 · Chemical plant fire in 2005