River Rouge, Michigan
River Rouge: City in Michigan
About
River Rouge is a city located in the county of Wayne in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,903 and a population density of 940 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,369 inhabitants.
The city was created 126 years ago in 1898.
Quick Facts about River Rouge
| Population : | 7,369 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Wayne County |
| Postal code : | 48218 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 313 |
| Area : | 8.41 km2 |
| Altitude : | 584 feet / 178 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1899 (126 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 09:32:10 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 876 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
River Rouge is located at 42°16'24"N 83°8'4"W (42.2733700, -83.1343700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of River Rouge decreased by 7.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,903 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,839 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,776 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,684 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,618 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,572 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,535 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,499 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,461 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,419 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,369 | -0.68% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 33,004 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 29,531 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 11.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 31,946 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 29,951 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.2% |
| White only, percent : | 87.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 85.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,460 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 8.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.3% |
River Rouge zip code is 48218.
County name: Wayne, County
fips: 26163
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $153,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,191 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $425 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $962 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 13,154 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.44 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 201,360 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 363,790 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,633,563 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,571,455 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $50,549 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $57,348 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,588 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,601 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,323 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 724 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 349 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,922 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 176 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,032 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,906.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.31 |
Best Things to Do in River Rouge
1 River Rouge Historical Museum
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People born in River Rouge (8)
People born in River Rouge, including football player Chester Taylor, basketball player Franthea Price, Basketball player Ken Wilburn, .
List
- Brent Darby (American basketball player) he was born in 06/06/1981
- Ed Frutig (Player of American football (1918-2011)) he was born in 19/08/1918
- Monica Conyers (American politician) she was born in 31/10/1964
- Reggie Baldwin (American baseball player) he was born in 19/08/1954
- Royce McKinney (American football defensive back) he was born in 03/11/1953
Schools in River Rouge
College & universities near River Rouge, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 492139 | DSDT | Detroit (MI) | 48216 |
| 483504 | Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn | Detroit (MI) | 48228 |
| 172635 | Wayne County Community College District | Detroit (MI) | 48226 |
| 171137 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | Dearborn (MI) | 48128-1491 |
| 171012 | Michigan Barber School Inc | Detroit (MI) | 48204-2244 |
Stations (16)
Amtrak & bus stations near River Rouge, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DER | John D. Dingell Transit Center | 16121 Michigan Ave. | RAIL |
| GFV | Greenfield Village, Michigan | 20900 Oakwood Blvd. | RAIL |
| DET | Detroit | 11 West Baltimore Ave. | RAIL |
| ROY | Royal Oak station | 202 South Sherman Ave. | RAIL |
| TRM | Troy Transit Center | 1201 Doyle Drive | RAIL |
Post offices near River Rouge
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| River Roug Post Office | River Rouge (MI) | 48218 |
| Springwell Post Office | Detroit (MI) | 48209 |
| Lincoln Park Post Office | Lincoln Park (MI) | 48146 |
| Melvindal Post Office | Melvindale (MI) | 48122 |
| Dearborn Post Office | Dearborn (MI) | 48120 |
Other cities in Wayne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 665,369 | The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. |
| Dearborn | 93,367 | The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Livonia | 93,189 | The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Canton | 86,825 | Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan |
| Westland | 81,116 | A city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Taylor | 60,576 | The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Dearborn Heights | 55,027 | A city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Redford | 49,936 | Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan |
| Lincoln Park | 36,066 | City in Wayne County in the U. |
| Northville | 29,359 | City in Michigan |
| Southgate | 29,135 | City in Wayne County in the state of Michigan |
| Allen Park | 26,751 | City in Michigan, USA |
| Garden City | 26,408 | City in Wayne County of the U. |
| Wyandotte | 25,156 | Town in Michigan, USA |
| Inkster | 24,115 | City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Romulus | 23,528 | City in Wayne County, Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
River Rouge distances to largest Michigan cities
