Census Bureau data for River Rouge city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — River Rouge city
- What is the median household income in River Rouge city?
- The median household income in River Rouge city is $32,568 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in River Rouge city?
- The poverty rate in River Rouge city is 30.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in River Rouge city?
- $55,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in River Rouge city?
- The median gross rent in River Rouge city is $759 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of River Rouge city residents have a college degree?
- 7.1% of adults in River Rouge city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
7,092
Median Income
$32,568
Median Home Value
$55,900
Poverty Rate
30.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.9%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$7,051 (+27.6%)
Home Value:
+$19,600 (+54%)
Poverty Rate:
-6.8 pp (-18.1%)
Bachelor's+:
-2.2 pp (-23.7%)
Unemployment:
-14.1 pp (-58.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
7,092
Median Age
36.0
Female
47.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 34.1%
Black 44.8%
Two or More 15.7%
Other 3.6%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
9.2%
Puerto Rican
4.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$32,568
±$12,329
-$38,581 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$53,013
Median Family Income
$51,486
Poverty Rate
30.8%
+22.0 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
65.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
39.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
19.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
16.6%
$10–15k
13.4%
$15–25k
13.5%
$25–35k
7.7%
$35–50k
13.2%
$50–75k
21.0%
$75–100k
5.0%
$100–150k
3.4%
$150–200k
4.4%
$200k+
1.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
3,462
Owner-Occupied
52.8%
Renter-Occupied
47.2%
Vacancy Rate
11.2%
Median Home Value
$55,900
-$161,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$759
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
35.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
58.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
44.3%
$50–100k
42.9%
$100–200k
5.2%
$200–300k
6.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
26.2%
$500–1k
53.1%
$1–1.5k
18.0%
$1.5–2k
2.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
18.9%
1 vehicle
45.8%
2 vehicles
24.2%
3+
11.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
60.8%
Single-fam. att.
5.1%
2–4 units
8.8%
5–19 units
8.1%
20+ units
3.7%
Mobile home
0.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
44.4%
1940–1969
14.5%
1970–1999
4.4%
2000–2009
1.8%
2010+
0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
77.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
7.1%
-24.7 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
2.0%
Some College / Associate
21.6%
Less Than High School
7.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
52.2%
Unemployment Rate
9.9%
+4.1 pp vs. state
Work from Home
8.7%
Self-Employed
3.2%
Government Workers
12.5%
Private For-Profit
84.4%
Industry
Manufacturing
18.7%
Edu/Health
15.5%
Retail
11.6%
Transportation
10.2%
Prof. Services
9.7%
Arts/Entmt.
8.7%
Construction
6.5%
Public Admin
6.5%
Finance
4.7%
Agriculture
0.7%
Occupation
Food Prep
28.0%
Production
27.7%
Management
22.1%
Sales
14.1%
Construction
8.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.3 min
Drove Alone
78.9%
Carpool
7.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
8.7%
Walked
1.9%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
3,074
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
21.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
4.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.3%
5–9
6.3%
10–14
7.2%
15–19
4.3%
20–24
7.1%
25–34
18.3%
35–44
10.1%
45–54
13.7%
55–64
8.5%
65–74
7.6%
75–84
8.6%
85+
2.4%
Under 18: 20.9%
Working age (18–64): 79.1%
65 and over: 11.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
6.5%
Naturalized Citizen
51.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
6.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
73.8%
Europe
15.9%
Asia
10.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
3.8%
With a Disability
17.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
89.6%
Uninsured
10.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
73.0%
Has a Computer
90.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023