Demographics & People — River Rouge, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,092 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,800 |
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| Median Age | 34.4 |
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| Total Households | 3,074 |
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| Family Households | 1,386 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,531 |
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| Black or African American | 3,178 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,105 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 3,867 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,790 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,113 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 606 |
| American | 516 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 464 |
| Polish | 331 |
| Irish | 327 |
| German | 319 |
| Subsaharan African | 244 |
Language
| English Only | 5,762 |
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| Spanish | 761 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,717 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 253 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,591 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for River Rouge, Michigan.
