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River Rouge

County:
Wayne County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.668
State:
Michigan

River Rouge is a city located in Wayne County, Michigan. River Rouge has a 2026 population of 6,714. River Rouge is currently declining at a rate of -1.19% annually and its population has decreased by -6.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,203 in 2020.

The median household income in River Rouge is $41,053 with a poverty rate of 39.81%. The median age in River Rouge is 34.4 years: 33.5 years for males, and 34.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.6 males.

6.7K
Total Population
2,516
Density (mi²)
-81 -1.19%
Growth

River Rouge Population

River Rouge Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,714-81-1.19%
20256,795-82-1.19%
20246,877-26-0.38%
20236,903-62-0.89%
20226,965-141-1.98%
20217,106-97-1.35%
20207,203-27-0.37%
20197,426-45-0.6%
20187,471-34-0.45%
20177,505-35-0.46%
20167,540-37-0.49%
20157,577-45-0.59%
20147,622-66-0.86%
20137,688-91-1.17%
20127,779-63-0.8%
20117,842-46-0.58%
20107,888-15-0.19%
20009,917-1,397-12.35%
199011,314-1,598-12.38%
198012,912-3,035-19.03%
197015,947-2,200-12.12%
196018,147-2,402-11.69%
195020,5493,54120.82%
194017,008-306-1.77%
193017,3147,49276.28%
19209,8225,659135.94%
19104,16300%

Median Age

Overall: 34.4 years
Female: 34.9 years
Male: 33.5 years

River Rouge Adults

There are 5,313 adults, (891 of whom are seniors) in River Rouge.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,529 (50.4%)
Male: 3,479 (49.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of River Rouge includes 45.53% Black or African American, 31.99% White, 9.13% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American3,19145.53%
White2,24231.99%
Two or more races93513.34%
Other race6409.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race6409.13%
Two or more races5117.29%
White380.54%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American3,19145.53%
White2,20431.45%
Two or more races4246.05%

River Rouge Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

River Rouge 's average per capita income is $32,239. Household income levels show a median of $41,053. The poverty rate stands at 39.81%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$62,181-
Families$44,044$67,740
Households$41,053$54,376
Non Families$27,143$35,572

$32,239

Average Income

$41,053

Median Household Income

39.81%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)