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 127 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.2734,-83.1344 |
| Altitude | 584 feet / 178 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1899 (127 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 07:29:49 (11th April 2026) |
| Density | 876 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.25% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 55℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
River Rouge is located at 42°16'24"N 83°8'4"W (42.2733700, -83.1343700).
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Weather
55°F
Sunny
6 mph ENE
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Sunny, with a high near 55. East northeast wind around 6 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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
1River Rouge Historical Museum
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10750 W Jefferson Ave, River Rouge, MI 48218, United States View details
People born in River Rouge (8)
People born in River Rouge, including football player Chester Taylor, basketball player Franthea Price, Basketball player Ken Wilburn, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to River Rouge, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 492139 | DSDT | Detroit (MI) | 48216 |
| 171137 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | Dearborn (MI) | 48128-1491 |
| 172635 | Wayne County Community College District | Detroit (MI) | 48226 |
| 483504 | Dorsey School of Business-Dearborn | Detroit (MI) | 48228 |
| 170240 | Henry Ford College | Dearborn (MI) | 48128-1495 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to River Rouge, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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