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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

River Rouge

Michigan · 9,917 residents · 2.668 sq mi
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River Rouge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,214. Population has declined 12% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $46,300. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,917
−12%since 1990
from 11,314 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,717 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 4,241 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.0
+3%since 1990
from 30.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K9K10K12K1990201020202024River Rouge
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,214
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,728
+55%since 1990
from $8,872 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.0%
−6.5 ptssince 1990
from 28.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,300
+60%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$428
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325 in 1990
US average: $602
57.9%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 53.2% in 1990
42.1% rent
1.6
+26%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(7,138)
Black35.1%(3,976)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(375)
Asian0.2%(28)
Diversity Score63.8%(7,215)
2000
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(4,951)
Black41.8%(4,144)
Hispanic / Latino5%(492)
Asian0.2%(15)
Diversity Score68.2%(6,759)
68
+7%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.6%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.5%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 64.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−24%since 1990
from 19.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in River Rouge, Michigan?

River Rouge, Michigan has about 9,917 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in River Rouge, Michigan?

The typical household in River Rouge, Michigan earns about $29,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is River Rouge, Michigan expensive?

In River Rouge, Michigan, the median home is worth about $46,300, and the typical rent is about $428 a month.

How educated are people in River Rouge, Michigan?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in River Rouge, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in River Rouge, Michigan?

About 22.0% of people in River Rouge, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has River Rouge, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, River Rouge, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,397 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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