River Rouge, Michigan Population 2022
River Rouge is a city located in Wayne County Michigan. River Rouge has a 2020 population of 7,293. River Rouge is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually and its population has decreased by -7.50% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,884 in 2010.
The average household income in River Rouge is $35,435 with a poverty rate of 42.18%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $585 per month, and the median house value is $36,300. The median age in River Rouge is 34.4 years, 33.8 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
River Rouge Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of River Rougewas:
- Black or African American: 48.87%
- White: 41.28%
- Other race: 6.78%
- Two or more races: 2.69%
- Native American: 0.37%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,666 | 48.87% |
| White | 3,097 | 41.28% |
| Some Other Race | 509 | 6.78% |
| Two or More Races | 202 | 2.69% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 28 | 0.37% |
River Rouge Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,055 | 2.45 | 54.9 |
| Non Family | 1,284 | 1.1 | 49.8 |
| Married | 891 | 3.23 | 71.8 |
| Female | 689 | 3.83 | 43.5 |
| Male | 191 | 2.99 | 51.3 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 231 | 4.62% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,039 | 20.79% |
| High School Graduate | 1,833 | 36.67% |
| Some College | 1,050 | 21.01% |
| Associates Degree | 378 | 7.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 379 | 7.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 88 | 1.76% |
River Rouge Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,376 | 1,752 | 267 |
| White | 1,959 | 1,589 | 156 |
| Hispanic | 623 | 347 | 44 |
| Other Race | 223 | 112 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 95 | 48 | |
| Native American | 28 | 28 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 11.24%.
River Rouge Language by Age
River Rouge Language
86.53% of River Rouge residents speak only English, while 13.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.61% of the population.
River Rouge Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,666 | 2,037 | 55.56% |
| Hispanic | 1,335 | 607 | 45.47% |
| White | 2,434 | 488 | 20.05% |
| Other | 166 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 202 | 27 | 13.37% |
| Native | 28 | 5 | 17.86% |
42.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
42.55%
Male Poverty Rate
41.82%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in River Rouge
The race most likely to be in poverty in River Rouge is Black, with 55.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in River Rouge is Multiple, with 13.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.73%.
River Rouge Marital Status
Marriage Rates
34.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.8%
Male Marriage Rate
33.5%
Female Marriage Rate
River Rouge Married by Age and Sex
River Rouge Marriage
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.
River Rouge Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 190 | 7.67% |
| Black | 119 | 4.27% |
River Rouge Veterans by Education
19.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.8%
Labor Force Participation
40.8%
Employment Rate
24%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
80.78%
Born in River Rouge
94.91%
Native Born
5.09%
Foreign Born
2.96%
Non Citizen
2.13%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.91% of River Rouge residents were born in the United States, with 80.78% having been born in Michigan. 2.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7,293 | -42 | -0.57% |
| 2021 | 7,335 | -42 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 7,377 | -42 | -0.57% |
| 2019 | 7,419 | -42 | -0.56% |
| 2018 | 7,461 | -38 | -0.51% |
| 2017 | 7,499 | -36 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 7,535 | -37 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 7,572 | -46 | -0.60% |
| 2014 | 7,618 | -66 | -0.86% |
| 2013 | 7,684 | -92 | -1.18% |
| 2012 | 7,776 | -63 | -0.80% |
| 2011 | 7,839 | -45 | -0.57% |
| 2010 | 7,884 | -2,033 | -2.27% |
| 2000 | 9,917 | -1,397 | -1.31% |
| 1990 | 11,314 | -1,598 | -1.31% |
| 1980 | 12,912 | -3,035 | -2.09% |
| 1970 | 15,947 | -2,200 | -1.28% |
| 1960 | 18,147 | -2,402 | -1.24% |
| 1950 | 20,549 | 3,541 | 1.91% |
| 1940 | 17,008 | -306 | -0.18% |
| 1930 | 17,314 | 7,492 | 5.83% |
| 1920 | 9,822 | 5,659 | 8.96% |
| 1910 | 4,163 | 0.00% |