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Romulus city, MI

ZIP 48174 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 48174

48174 has a population of 31,809 with a median age of 38.0 yrs (49.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
52.7%-14% vs US avg
x
Black
37.4%+201% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.2%-79% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.3%-88% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
6.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.9%+18% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.2%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
14.9%-9% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.4%+2% vs US avg
x
High school
37.7%+44% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.5%+16% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
17.5%-48% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
45.4%-6% vs US avg
x
Never married
37.2%+10% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.7%+4% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.7%
x
Diversity Index
58/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
11.1%-4% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
16.3%+18% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.2%-14% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.0%-3% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.1%+98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
51.4%+786% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 48174

Poverty Rate
11.1%-4% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.2%-14% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
16.3%+18% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.1%+98% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.0%-3% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.7%-42% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
15.1%+29% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
51.4%+786% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population31,809
Median age38.0
Poverty rate11.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White52.7%
Hispanic2.3%
Black37.4%
Asian1.2%
Foreign-born16.3%