Rome City Town, Indiana
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1615 people, 629 households, and 490 families living in the town. The population density was 1354 people per square mile (522.78/kmē), it is the 361st most populated town in terms of population density. There were 825 housing units at an average density of 693.3 per square mile (267.68/kmē). The average household size was 2.57 persons, and the average family size was 2.9 persons. In the town Age distribution was 25.1% under the age of 18, 7% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 12% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.3 males. The median age is 37.7 years, the median age of male residents at 37.1 and the median age of female residents at 38.5. The racial makeup of the town was 98.33% White, 0.19% Black or African American, 0.19% American Indian, 0.06% Asian, 0.31% Native Hawaiian, 0.87% from two or more races and 0.06% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $41118, it is Indiana's 185th wealthiest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $46591, it is Indiana's 217th wealthiest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $19612, making it the 152nd highest town by per capita income in Indiana. The median income of town was $22875, Males have a median income of $30304 versus $16786 for females.
In 2000, 358 pupils and students, of which 52.23% are male and 47.77% are female, 22.17% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.31% nursery or pri school, 6.7% kindergarten, 51.4% elementary school, 25.14% high school and 11.45% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1615 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1612 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1620 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1643 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1629 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1636 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1631 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1635 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1642 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1651 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1666 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| Kindergarten | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| Elementary school | 96 | 88 | 184 |
| High school | 45 | 45 | 90 |
| College or graduate school | 23 | 18 | 41 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome City town, Indiana | $41118 | $46591 | $19612 |
| Noble County, Indiana | $42700 | $49037 | $17896 |
| Indiana, United States | $41567 | $50261 | $20397 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |