River Rouge, MI Demographics

A map of River Rouge's Population by Race

River Rouge, Michigan had a population of 7,224 in 2020. It was 27.7% White, 48.5% Black, 0.2% Asian, 17.4% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of River Rouge, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, River Rouge is the 142nd most populous. 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's White Population

1,999 residents of River Rouge identify as White, or 27.7%. This makes the White share of the population of River Rouge considerably less than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, River Rouge is ranked #734 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

River Rouge is less White than neighboring Ecorse (29.1% White), Melvindale (62.1% White), Lincoln Park (58.8% White), Wyandotte (85.2% White), and Allen Park (78% White).

River Rouge's Black Population

3,506 residents of River Rouge identify as Black, or 48.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of River Rouge considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, River Rouge is ranked #15 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

River Rouge is more Black than neighboring Ecorse (45.7% Black), Melvindale (10.3% Black), Lincoln Park (9.2% Black), Wyandotte (1.9% Black), and Allen Park (3.9% Black).

River Rouge's Asian Population

11 residents of River Rouge identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of River Rouge roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, River Rouge is ranked #497 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

River Rouge is less Asian than neighboring Ecorse (0.3% Asian), Melvindale (1.3% Asian), Lincoln Park (0.5% Asian), Wyandotte (0.5% Asian), and Allen Park (1.2% Asian).

River Rouge's Hispanic Population

1,254 residents of River Rouge identify as Hispanic, or 17.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of River Rouge slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, River Rouge is ranked #22 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

River Rouge is more Hispanic than neighboring Wyandotte (7.1% Hispanic), and Allen Park (12.2% Hispanic). River Rouge is less Hispanic than neighboring Ecorse (18.2% Hispanic), Melvindale (19.3% Hispanic), and Lincoln Park (25.8% Hispanic).

River Rouge's Native American/Other Population

69 residents of River Rouge identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of River Rouge roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, River Rouge is ranked #216 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

River Rouge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Melvindale (0.9% Native American/Other), Lincoln Park (0.9% Native American/Other), Wyandotte (0.7% Native American/Other), and Allen Park (0.6% Native American/Other).

River Rouge's Multiracial Population

385 residents of River Rouge identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of River Rouge roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, River Rouge is ranked #173 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

River Rouge is more Multiracial than neighboring Lincoln Park (4.9% Multiracial), Wyandotte (4.6% Multiracial), and Allen Park (4.1% Multiracial). River Rouge is less Multiracial than neighboring Ecorse (5.6% Multiracial), and Melvindale (6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.