River Rouge
City in Wayne County, Michigan
River Rouge is a city in Wayne County, Michigan, with 7,224 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 584 ft (178 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ecorse, 1.9 miles SW.
- 7,224residents (2020 Census)
- 584 ftelevation · 178 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 6.9 km²
- 2,708 / sq mipopulation density
- 48218main ZIP code (2 in total)
About River Rouge
River Rouge (, French: Rivière Rouge, lit. 'red river') is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. An inner-ring, Downriver suburb of Detroit, River Rouge is located roughly 7 miles (11.3 km) southwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 7,224.
The city is named after the River Rouge, which flows along the city's northern border and into the Detroit River. The city includes the heavily industrialized Zug Island and also has its own school district, River Rouge School District.
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Living in River Rouge
- Median household income
- $41,053
- Median home value
- $65,100
- Median rent
- $839/mo
- Median age
- 34.4
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River Rouge had 7,224 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,224 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,708 per sq mi (1,045 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
River Rouge at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,224 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.67 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km²) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2743° N, 83.1242° W |
| ZIP codes | 48218, 48217 |
| Official website | cityofriverrouge.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2668760 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near River Rouge
- Ecorse1.9 mi SW
- Melvindale3.0 mi W
- Lincoln Park3.6 mi SW
- Allen Park4.5 mi W
- Wyandotte4.7 mi S
- Dearborn5.2 mi NW
- Southgate6.4 mi SW
- Detroit7.6 mi N
- Riverview7.9 mi SW
- Taylor8.1 mi SW
- Hamtramck9.1 mi N
- Highland Park9.1 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about River Rouge
What county is River Rouge in?
River Rouge is in Wayne County, Michigan.
What is the population of River Rouge, MI?
7,224 people lived in River Rouge at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of River Rouge, MI?
The main ZIP code is 48218. Other ZIP codes: 48217.
What is the elevation of River Rouge?
584 feet (178 m) above sea level.
What towns are near River Rouge?
Ecorse (1.9 mi), Melvindale (3.0 mi), Lincoln Park (3.6 mi), Allen Park (4.5 mi), Wyandotte (4.7 mi).
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