River Rouge, Michigan Population 2022
River Rouge is a city located in Wayne County Michigan. River Rouge has a 2020 population of 7,088. River Rouge is currently declining at a rate of -0.95% annually and its population has decreased by -1.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,224 in 2010.
The average household income in River Rouge is $35,435 with a poverty rate of 39.95%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $619 per month, and the median house value is $33,600. 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: 49.14%
- White: 43.70%
- Two or more races: 3.90%
- Other race: 2.87%
- Native American: 0.40%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,262 | 43.70% |
| Black or African American | 3,668 | 49.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 30 | 0.40% |
| Some Other Race | 214 | 2.87% |
| Two or More Races | 291 | 3.90% |
River Rouge Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,231 | 2.31 | 51.2 |
| Married | 688 | 3.01 | 66.6 |
| Male | 205 | 4.41 | 88.8 |
| Female | 668 | 3.96 | 45.4 |
| Non Family | 1,670 | 1.1 | 42.6 |
3.47
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 127 | 2.54% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 878 | 17.57% |
| High School Graduate | 2,110 | 42.23% |
| Some College | 1,093 | 21.88% |
| Associates Degree | 351 | 7.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 368 | 7.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 69 | 1.38% |
River Rouge Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,108 | 1,652 | 209 |
| Black | 2,423 | 1,988 | 204 |
| Other Race | 98 | 67 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 305 | 207 | 24 |
| Native American | 30 | 30 | |
| 2+ Races | 168 | 131 |
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 white people with a rate of 9.91%.
River Rouge Language by Age
River Rouge Language
92.83% of River Rouge residents speak only English, while 7.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.66% of the population.
River Rouge Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,668 | 1,754 | 47.82% |
| Hispanic | 624 | 290 | 46.47% |
| Multiple | 291 | 98 | 33.68% |
| White | 2,931 | 834 | 28.45% |
| Native | 30 | 6 | 20.00% |
| Other | 75 | NaN% |
39.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
41.72%
Male Poverty Rate
38.16%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in River Rouge
The race most likely to be in poverty in River Rouge is Black, with 47.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in River Rouge is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.45%.
River Rouge Marital Status
Marriage Rates
31.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.5%
Male Marriage Rate
30.6%
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 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
River Rouge Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 139 | 5.37% |
| Black | 89 | 3.23% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 6.55% |
River Rouge Veterans by Education
29.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.70%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.6%
Employment Rate
10.4%
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
84.98%
Born in River Rouge
98.06%
Native Born
1.94%
Foreign Born
0.99%
Non Citizen
0.95%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.06% of River Rouge residents were born in the United States, with 84.98% having been born in Michigan. 0.99% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 4,163 | 0.00% | |
| 1920 | 9,822 | 5,659 | 8.96% |
| 1930 | 17,314 | 7,492 | 5.83% |
| 1940 | 17,008 | -306 | -0.18% |
| 1950 | 20,549 | 3,541 | 1.91% |
| 1960 | 18,147 | -2,402 | -1.24% |
| 1970 | 15,947 | -2,200 | -1.28% |
| 1980 | 12,912 | -3,035 | -2.09% |
| 1990 | 11,314 | -1,598 | -1.31% |
| 2000 | 9,917 | -1,397 | -1.31% |
| 2010 | 7,903 | -2,014 | -2.24% |
| 2011 | 7,835 | -68 | -0.86% |
| 2012 | 7,767 | -68 | -0.87% |
| 2013 | 7,699 | -68 | -0.88% |
| 2014 | 7,631 | -68 | -0.88% |
| 2015 | 7,563 | -68 | -0.89% |
| 2016 | 7,495 | -68 | -0.90% |
| 2017 | 7,427 | -68 | -0.91% |
| 2018 | 7,359 | -68 | -0.92% |
| 2019 | 7,291 | -68 | -0.92% |
| 2020 | 7,224 | -67 | -0.92% |
| 2021 | 7,156 | -68 | -0.94% |
| 2022 | 7,088 | -68 | -0.95% |