River Rouge, MI Demographics

The total population of River Rouge is estimated to be 7,200 with 3,719 males (51.65%) and 3,481 females (48.35%). There are 238 less females than males in River Rouge.
The median household income in River Rouge was $25,967 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 285(1.11%) from $25,682 in 2020. This income is 34.81% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, River Rouge sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $28,263. Overall, the median household income for the city of River Rouge stands at $25,967.
In River Rouge, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $23,116 for males and $14,950 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $38,538 for males and $36,068 for females.
In River Rouge, there are just three different racial groups among households. Among these, Some Other Race households report a median household income of $31,076, followed by White households at $26,850, and Black or African American households with a median household income of $22,969.
In 2022, the population of River Rouge was 7,040, a 1.37% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, River Rouge's population was 7,138, a decline of 0.94% compared to a population of 7,206 in 2020.
The median age in River Rouge, MI is 36.2, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 22.24% were under the age of 15, 18.12% aged 15 to 29, 48.28% aged 30 to 64, 10.75% aged 65 to 84, and 0.61% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of River Rouge population: 37.61% are White, 49.43% are Black or African American, 0.23% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.05% are some other race and 11.69% are multiracial.