Unified School District · MI
River Rouge School District
River Rouge School District is a unified school district in Michigan with a community population of 7,396. The median household income is $40,279 and the median age is 35.1.
7,396
Population
2600
People / sq mi
$40,279
Median Income
35.1
Median Age
River Rouge School District covers 3 sq mi of land at 2599.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 32.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 26.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3% |
Economy & Income
$40,279
Median Household Income
$22,548
Per Capita Income
29.3%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$63,600
Median Home Value
$824
Median Rent
57.3%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
77.6%
High School+
6.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
River Rouge School District serves a community with a population of 7,396 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Michigan.
The median household income in River Rouge School District is $40,279, with a per capita income of $22,548. The poverty rate is 29.3%.
River Rouge School District is 32.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 26.0% Asian, and 0.3% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In River Rouge School District, 77.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in River Rouge School District is $63,600, with a median rent of $824. The homeownership rate is 57.3%.
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Data for River Rouge School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2629760).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.