Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

River Rouge, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,008

Median Agei

34.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

45.5%3,191

White

31.4%2,204

Hispanic/Latino

17%1,189

Two or More

6.1%424

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.8%316

High School Diploma

36.9%1,717

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%348

Some College (1+ yr)

14.5%672

Associate's Degree

5.4%253

Bachelor's Degree

4.2%196

Master's Degree

2.4%112

Doctorate

0%1

HS or Higher

77.7%

BA or Higher

6.6%

Graduate+

2.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$65,100

Median Renti

$839

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.3%1,575

Renter-Occupied

42.7%1,174

Total Units

3,129

Homeownership

57.3%

Vacancy Rate

12.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

38%598

$50K–$100K

46.6%734

$100K–$150K

7.9%124

$150K–$200K

2.1%33

$200K–$300K

5.5%86

Rent Distribution

Under $500

117

$500–$750

208

$750–$1,000

398

$1,000–$1,250

174

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%5

2010–2019

0.7%23

2000–2009

2.3%73

1990–1999

2.3%73

1980–1989

3%94

1970–1979

4%125

1960–1969

14%438

1950–1959

13.4%418

1940–1949

10.6%332

1939 or earlier

49.5%1,548

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.2%2,396

Electricity

10.9%301

No Fuel

1%27

Other

0.7%18

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$41,053

Mean Household Incomei

$54,376

Per Capita Incomei

$22,576

Poverty Ratei

39.8%

Unemploymenti

11.4%

Labor Forcei

3,010

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.9%300

$10K–$15K

12.5%344

$15K–$20K

4.8%133

$20K–$25K

5.7%157

$25K–$30K

7.1%196

$30K–$35K

2.1%58

$35K–$40K

4%109

$40K–$45K

10.6%292

$45K–$50K

4.1%114

$50K–$60K

7.5%206

$60K–$75K

11.9%327

$75K–$100K

7.1%196

$100K–$125K

4.1%114

$125K–$150K

1.4%39

$150K–$200K

4%109

$200K+

2%55

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

458

Residentsi

1,010

Avg. Tenant Renti

$341/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

44 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing300 homes87% occupied$310/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers101 homes82% occupied$431/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC54 homes87% occupied$349/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $41,053/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

85.6%

Very low income$12K–$21K/yr

10.9%

Low income$21K–$33K/yr

2.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $33K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

76.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

92.3% of subsidized households are minority

14.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

22.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5778.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

243

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,539

Avg. Commutei

25.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,667

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

194(3.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.9%Insured

11.1%Uninsured

River Rouge, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026