River Rouge is a city located in Wayne County Michigan. River Rouge has a 2024 population of 6,774. River Rouge is currently declining at a rate of -1.57% annually and its population has decreased by -5.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,204 in 2020.
The average household income in River Rouge is $46,985 with a poverty rate of 43.85%. The median age in River Rouge is 34.9 years: 33.9 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of River Rouge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,330 | 46.25% |
| White | 2,633 | 36.57% |
| Two or more races | 1,160 | 16.11% |
| Other race | 62 | 0.86% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,900 | 2.48 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
| Non Family | 1,540 | 1.19 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
| Married | 608 | 3.3 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Female | 522 | 4.11 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
| Male | 230 | 5.23 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
3.81
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
50.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 608 | 12.61% |
| Associates Degree | 343 | 7.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 298 | 6.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 91 | 1.89% |
| High School Graduate | 1,989 | 41.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 352 | 7.3% |
| Some College | 1,142 | 23.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,308 | 1,951 | 151 |
| White | 1,761 | 1,406 | 179 |
| Hispanic | 561 | 385 | 51 |
| 2+ Races | 509 | 314 | 39 |
| Other Race | 62 | 46 | 0 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,076 | $2,499 | $66,771 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,375 | $0 | $59,875 |
| High School Graduate | $25,814 | $43,385 | $15,373 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $12,102 | $20,950 | $6,053 |
| Overall | $29,615 | $39,650 | $21,402 |
| Some College | $35,690 | $53,278 | $29,539 |
$29,615
Average Earnings
$39,650
Average Male
$21,402
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.25% of River Rouge residents speak only English, while 11.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,330 | 1,686 | 50.63% |
| White | 2,384 | 773 | 32.42% |
| Multiple | 1,160 | 519 | 44.74% |
| Hispanic | 1,113 | 424 | 38.1% |
| Other | 62 | 10 | 16.13% |
| Native | 15 | 3 | 20% |
43.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
42.7%
Male Poverty Rate
45.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in River Rouge is Black, with 50.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in River Rouge is Other, with 16.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 49.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56.67% |
| High School | 37.96% |
| Some College | 25.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 20.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 78.42% |
| Female Employed | 28.05% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.88% |
| Male Employed | 8.47% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $38,619 | $63,170 |
| Households | $26,343 | $46,985 |
| Married Families | $55,882 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,848 | $30,825 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.3%
Male Marriage Rate
25.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
253
Number of Veterans
253
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 125 |
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| World War II | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 114 |
| 55 to 64 | 76 |
| 75+ | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 125 | 5.71% |
| Black | 89 | 3.29% |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 6.32% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 4.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
30.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.2%
Labor Force Participation
43.8%
Employment Rate
12.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.54%
Born in River Rouge
95.65%
Native Born
4.35%
Foreign Born
2.22%
Non Citizen
2.13%
Naturalized
95.65% of River Rouge residents were born in the United States, with 80.54% having been born in Michigan. 2.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,238 | -107 | -1.69% |
| 2028 | 6,345 | -107 | -1.66% |
| 2027 | 6,452 | -108 | -1.65% |
| 2026 | 6,560 | -107 | -1.6% |
| 2025 | 6,667 | -107 | -1.58% |
| 2024 | 6,774 | -108 | -1.57% |
| 2023 | 6,882 | -89 | -1.28% |
| 2022 | 6,971 | -143 | -2.01% |
| 2021 | 7,114 | -90 | -1.25% |
| 2020 | 7,204 | -222 | -2.99% |
| 2019 | 7,426 | -45 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 7,471 | -34 | -0.45% |
| 2017 | 7,505 | -35 | -0.46% |
| 2016 | 7,540 | -37 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 7,577 | -45 | -0.59% |
| 2014 | 7,622 | -66 | -0.86% |
| 2013 | 7,688 | -91 | -1.17% |
| 2012 | 7,779 | -63 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 7,842 | -46 | -0.58% |
| 2010 | 7,888 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,917 | -1,397 | -12.35% |
| 1990 | 11,314 | -1,598 | -12.38% |
| 1980 | 12,912 | -3,035 | -19.03% |
| 1970 | 15,947 | -2,200 | -12.12% |
| 1960 | 18,147 | -2,402 | -11.69% |
| 1950 | 20,549 | 3,541 | 20.82% |
| 1940 | 17,008 | -306 | -1.77% |
| 1930 | 17,314 | 7,492 | 76.28% |
| 1920 | 9,822 | 5,659 | 135.94% |
| 1910 | 4,163 | -2,075 | -33.26% |