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 $48,083 with a poverty rate of 40.02%. The median age in River Rouge is 36.6 years: 34.8 years for males, and 39.1 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 | 3,178 | 44.81% |
| White | 2,531 | 35.69% |
| Two or more races | 1,116 | 15.74% |
| Other race | 255 | 3.6% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.17% |
| 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 | 3,074 | 2.31 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Non Family | 1,688 | 1.13 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Married | 653 | 3.31 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Female | 490 | 3.75 | 37.8 | 62.2 |
| Male | 243 | 4.85 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
3.61
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
52.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 752 | 15.21% |
| Associates Degree | 329 | 6.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 251 | 5.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 99 | 2% |
| High School Graduate | 2,092 | 42.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 355 | 7.18% |
| Some College | 1,066 | 21.56% |
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 | 2,391 | 1,987 | 196 |
| White | 1,772 | 1,345 | 122 |
| Hispanic | 577 | 352 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 546 | 352 | 32 |
| Other Race | 163 | 109 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 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 black people with a rate of 8.2%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,968 | $65,739 | $100,074 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,273 | $0 | $66,167 |
| High School Graduate | $39,792 | $43,314 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,286 | $20,773 | $6,375 |
| Overall | $35,667 | $42,027 | $27,550 |
| Some College | $36,727 | $56,419 | $29,950 |
$35,667
Average Earnings
$42,027
Average Male
$27,550
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.78% of River Rouge residents speak only English, while 14.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,178 | 1,287 | 40.5% |
| White | 2,416 | 979 | 40.52% |
| Multiple | 1,116 | 454 | 40.68% |
| Hispanic | 1,105 | 318 | 28.78% |
| Other | 255 | 66 | 25.88% |
40.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
39.68%
Male Poverty Rate
40.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in River Rouge is Multiple, with 40.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in River Rouge is Other, with 25.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 50.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.24% |
| High School | 29.21% |
| Some College | 27.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 76.47% |
| Male Unemployed | 42.03% |
| Female Employed | 20.36% |
| Male Employed | 13.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,486 | $65,738 |
| Households | $32,568 | $48,083 |
| Married Families | $63,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,785 | $31,858 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.4%
Male Marriage Rate
28.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
212
Number of Veterans
212
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 147 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 103 |
| 55 to 64 | 61 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 102 | 3.72% |
| White | 87 | 4.19% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 2.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.2%
Labor Force Participation
47%
Employment Rate
9.9%
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
79.53%
Born in River Rouge
93.54%
Native Born
6.46%
Foreign Born
3.16%
Non Citizen
3.3%
Naturalized
93.54% of River Rouge residents were born in the United States, with 79.53% having been born in Michigan. 3.16% 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% |