River Rouge, MI population by race
The table below shows River Rouge's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,633 | 36.57% |
| Black or African American | 3,330 | 46.25% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 15 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 62 | 0.86% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,160 | 16.11% |
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River Rouge population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; River Rouge has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that River Rouge's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of River Rouge population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 36.57% are white, 46.25% are Black or African American, 0.21% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.86% are some other race and 16.11% are multiracial.
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River Rouge, MI population by race.
The largest racial group in River Rouge is Black or African American with a population of 3,330 (46.25% of the total population).
River Rouge 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in River Rouge is Black or African American with a population of 3,330 (46.25% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,160 (16.11% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of River Rouge, MI
By ethnicity, 1,113 (15.46% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 6,087 (84.54% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in River Rouge, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 3,330 (54.71% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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River Rouge, MI Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of River Rouge's Non-Hispanic population.
River Rouge Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 2,384 | 39.17% |
| Black or African American alone | 3,330 | 54.71% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 15 | 0.25% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 358 | 5.88% |
Among the Hispanic population in River Rouge, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 606 (54.45% of the total Hispanic population).
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River Rouge, MI Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of River Rouge's Hispanic population.
River Rouge Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 606 | 54.45% |
| Puerto Rican | 464 | 41.69% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 3.86% |
Things to know
What percentage of River Rouge, MI is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 15.46% of River Rouge population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in River Rouge, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 606 (54.45% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does River Rouge, MI have?
River Rouge, MI has 3,330 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 46.25% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in River Rouge is Black.
What is the largest minority group in River Rouge, MI?
With 84.54% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in River Rouge.
That being said, with a 36.57% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in River Rouge.
What is the majority race in River Rouge, MI?
With a population of 3,330 (46.25% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in River Rouge.
Whites are second largest race in River Rouge, with 36.57% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
