River Rouge, MI

River Rouge, Michigan

River Rouge, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 4 miles SE of Dearborn, Michigan (center to center) and 6 miles SW of Detroit, Michigan. The city is conveniently located inside the Detroit metropolitan area. There are an estimated 9,917 people in River Rouge.

The People and Families of River Rouge

In River Rouge, about 33% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like River Rouge. The kids here are young and many. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Approximately 47% of River Rouge is non-white. In Michigan, River Rouge is known for its racial diversity.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, River Rouge had a median family income of $33,875.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,040) in River Rouge. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

River Rouge Housing

Approximately 58% of housing in River Rouge is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities.

Commuting

In River Rouge, 89% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in River Rouge is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

River Rouge strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 1%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 2%

Comparative Profile of River Rouge, MI

Comparing River Rouge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

River Rouge Almanac

River Rouge Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

River Rouge Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by River Rouge residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

River Rouge High Schools (2004)

RIVER ROUGE HIGH SCHOOL
1460 W. COOLIDGE HIGHWAY
313-297-9600
Serves 804 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17

River Rouge Colleges

(List of All Michigan Colleges)

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