River Rouge, MI Demographics

A map of River Rouge's Population by Race

River Rouge, Michigan has an estimated population of 7,008, a slight decrease from the 7,224 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.5% Black, 31.4% White, 17.0% Hispanic, 6.1% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of River Rouge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

River Rouge has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In River Rouge, that probability was 65.5% in 2020 and 66.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

River Rouge is ranked the 144th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). River Rouge was ranked the 142nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

River Rouge's White Population

2,204 residents of River Rouge, or 31.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in River Rouge is significantly lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. River Rouge ranks 734th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Rouge's White population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. White residents' share of River Rouge's population has increased from 27.7% to 31.4%.

River Rouge is more White than neighboring Ecorse (25.8% White). River Rouge is less White than neighboring Melvindale (58.7% White), Lincoln Park (56.7% White), Wyandotte (83.2% White), and Allen Park (74.8% White).

River Rouge's Black Population

3,191 residents of River Rouge, or 45.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in River Rouge is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. River Rouge ranks 15th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Rouge's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.0%. Black residents' share of River Rouge's population has decreased from 48.5% to 45.5%.

River Rouge is more Black than neighboring Melvindale (10.2% Black), Lincoln Park (10.2% Black), Wyandotte (2.1% Black), and Allen Park (5.8% Black). River Rouge is less Black than neighboring Ecorse (48.3% Black).

River Rouge's Asian Population

0 residents of River Rouge, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in River Rouge is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. River Rouge ranks 548th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Rouge's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of River Rouge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

River Rouge is less Asian than neighboring Lincoln Park (0.6% Asian), Wyandotte (0.7% Asian), and Allen Park (1.3% Asian).

River Rouge's Hispanic Population

1,189 residents of River Rouge, or 17.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in River Rouge is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. River Rouge ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Rouge's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. Hispanic residents' share of River Rouge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 17.0%.

River Rouge is more Hispanic than neighboring Ecorse (15.5% Hispanic), Wyandotte (7.9% Hispanic), and Allen Park (13.1% Hispanic). River Rouge is less Hispanic than neighboring Melvindale (26.5% Hispanic), and Lincoln Park (26.2% Hispanic).

River Rouge's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of River Rouge, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in River Rouge is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. River Rouge ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Rouge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of River Rouge's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

River Rouge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ecorse (3.9% Native American/Other), Melvindale (1.2% Native American/Other), Lincoln Park (1.3% Native American/Other), Wyandotte (1.1% Native American/Other), and Allen Park (0.3% Native American/Other).

River Rouge's Multiracial Population

424 residents of River Rouge, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in River Rouge is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. River Rouge ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Rouge's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.1%. Multiracial residents' share of River Rouge's population has increased from 5.3% to 6.1%.

River Rouge is more Multiracial than neighboring Melvindale (3.4% Multiracial), Lincoln Park (5.1% Multiracial), Wyandotte (5% Multiracial), and Allen Park (4.8% Multiracial). River Rouge is less Multiracial than neighboring Ecorse (6.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.