Rome, New York
Rome: City in New York, United States
About
Rome is a city located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 33,725 and a population density of 172 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 32,145 inhabitants.
The city was created 154 years ago in 1869.
Quick Facts about Rome
| Population : | 32,145 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Essex County |
| Postal code : | 13440 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 315 |
| Area : | 195.95 km2 |
| Altitude : | 456 feet / 139 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1870 (154 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 01:44:44 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 164 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.92% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rome is located at 44°26'26"N 73°41'17"W (44.4406000, -73.6881900).
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Official website of Rome
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rome decreased by 4.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 33,725 | - | census |
| 2011 | 33,535 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 32,899 | -1.93% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 32,774 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 32,563 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 32,379 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 32,253 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 32,255 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 32,176 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 32,148 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 32,145 | -0.01% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 16,606 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 15,635 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 6.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 17,191 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 15,636 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 23.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.7% |
| White only, percent : | 95.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 93.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,396 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.6% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 9,718 |
Rome zip code is 13440.
County name: Oneida, County
fips: 36065
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 9,718 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $271,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,431 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $440 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $789 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 31 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,782 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.07 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 75,187 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 59,982 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 58,876 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 205,432 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,197 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,068 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $35,123 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.8% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 852 |
| 2019 total employment : | 5,135 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 197,505 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 0.9% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,296 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,663 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,429 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 740 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 53 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,526 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 360 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,172 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 5.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2,803.06 |
Best Things to Do in Rome
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Other Places in Rome
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People born in Rome (51)
People born in Rome, including basketball player, coach, executive Pat Riley, equestrian Bruce Davidson, politician Wilson S. Bissell, .
List
- Benjamin Wright Raymond (American politician (1801-1883)) he was born in 15/06/1801
- Asa S. Bushnell (Republican politician from Ohio (1834-1904)) he was born in 16/09/1834
- Jerry Cook (American racing driver) he was born in 31/07/1945
- Charles H. Larrabee (American politician (1820-1883)) he was born in 09/11/1820
- Roberta Guaspari (American musician) she was born in 15/09/1947
- Stuart N. Lake (American writer) he was born in 23/09/1889
- Tim Sestito (American ice hockey player) he was born in 28/08/1984
- Alonzo J. Edgerton (Politician, Judge) he was born in 07/06/1827
- Larry Sonsini (American lawyer) he was born in 01/01/1942
- Norman B. Judd (American congressman for Illinois) he was born in 10/01/1815
- Craig Johnson (American football player and coach) he was born in 03/03/1960
- David Townsend (American politician) he was born in 14/04/1943
- Don Healy (American football player) he was born in 28/08/1936
- Frances Fuller Victor (American historian, poet, novelist, and journalist) she was born in 23/05/1826
- Francis A. Mallison (Longtime reporter for the Brooklyn Eagle; he and editor Joseph Howard, Jr. organized the "Great Civil War Gold Hoax".) he was born in 13/03/1832
- Frank O. Fournia (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 01/01/1873
- George Hodges (American theologian) he was born in 01/01/1856
- Harold Bell Wright (American writer) he was born in 04/05/1872
Schools in Rome
College & universities near Rome, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190053 | Clinton Community College | Plattsburgh (NY) | 12901 |
Stations (16)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rome, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRK | Port Kent station | Hwy 373 & Back Rd | RAIL |
| LPD | Lake Placid, New York | 1 Mirror Lake Drive | BUS |
| WSP | Westport station | Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd | RAIL |
| PLB | Plattsburgh station | Bridge and Dock Sts. | RAIL |
| ESX | Essex Junction station | 29 Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Rome
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Au Sable Fork Post Office | Au Sable Forks (NY) | 12912 |
Other cities in Essex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Essex County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Stillwater | 9,092 | Town in New York, United States |
| North Elba | 8,118 | Town in New York |
| Ticonderoga | 4,728 | Town in New York |
| Moriah | 4,453 | Human settlement in Essex County, New York, United States of America |
| Jay | 2,397 | Town in New York, United States |
| Lake Placid | 2,356 | Town in Essex County, New York, United States |
| Willsboro | 1,963 | Human settlement in Essex County, New York, United States of America |
| Crown Point | 1,875 | Town in New York |
| Keeseville | 1,750 | Village in both Clinton County as Essex County, New York, United States of America |
| Wilmington | 1,269 | Town in New York, USA |
| Westport | 1,239 | Town in New York, USA |
| Port Henry | 1,148 | Village in New York, USA |
| Elizabethtown | 1,093 | Human settlement in Essex County, New York, United States of America |
| Keene | 1,060 | Town in New York |
| Schroon Lake | 833 | Town in Essex County, New York |
| Baldwin | 791 | Census designated place in New York, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Rome distances to largest New York cities
