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River Rouge: Rooted in History, Growing Forward.

River Rouge exudes a close-knit, working-class atmosphere. Residents take pride in their city's heritage, and there's a palpable sense of neighborly connection. The community is resilient and committed to revitalization.

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COMMUNITY GUIDE · RIVER ROUGE
River Rouge, Wayne County

City Snapshot

Population

7,224

County

Wayne County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$26,343

Quick Numbers

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River Rouge Fire Department

This Week

Magic Bag Presents: The Avengers

2026-06-14 at 11:00 PM

Parker Barrow

2026-06-14 at 11:30 PM

Recital I

2026-06-15

Groves HS Auditorium

HOLLY HUMBERSTONE - Cruel World North American Tour

2026-06-15 at 11:00 PM

105.9 WDMK-FM Studios

Recital II

2026-06-16

Groves HS Auditorium

Community Leaders

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Elissa Slotkin

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

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Gary Peters

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

Gretchen Whitmer
Gretchen Whitmer

Governor

Democratic Party