River Rouge, MI Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 7,482 (100% urban, 0% rural).

Population (female): 3,983

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $743.

Poverty (breakdown): (22.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 54.2% for Black residents, 35.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 36.8% for other race residents, 38.5% for two or more races residents)

Zip Codes: 48218

Races:
      Black alone - 3,933 - 49.8%
      White alone - 2,751 - 34.8%
      Hispanic - 884 - 11.2%
      Two or more races - 270 - 3.4%
      American Indian alone - 38 - 0.5%
      Asian alone - 17 - 0.2%
      Other race alone - 8 - 0.1%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 2 - 0.03%

The city had its peak of population in 1950, when industry was the mainstay of the local economy. Restructuring of heavy industry and movement of jobs offshore have taken a toll of the city; the loss of jobs resulted in loss of population. In 2015 the population is less than half of what it was in 1950. Many workers who had the flexibility to seek jobs in other areas moved away.

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Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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3001 MILLER RD 1.9 miles

3001 MILLER RD
DEARBORN, MI 48120
Categories: DEARBORN MI

17500 FEDERAL DR STE 750 3.7 miles

17500 FEDERAL DR STE 750
ALLEN PARK, MI 48101
Categories: ALLEN PARK MI

3022 DIX HWY 3.9 miles

3022 DIX HWY
LINCOLN PARK, MI 48146
Categories: LINCOLN PARK MI

22976 OUTER DR 4.3 miles

22976 OUTER DR
DEARBORN, MI 48124
Categories: DEARBORN MI

7445 Allen Rd, Suite 150 4.3 miles

7445 Allen Rd, Suite 150
Allen Park, MI 48101
Categories: Allen Park MI

14523 Northline Rd 5.4 miles

14523 Northline Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
Categories: Southgate MI

4229 CASS AVE 6.4 miles

4229 CASS AVE
DETROIT, MI 48201
Categories: DETROIT MI

4201 SAINT ANTOINE ST 7.0 miles

4201 SAINT ANTOINE ST
DETROIT, MI 48201
Categories: DETROIT MI

23455 MICHIGAN AVE 7.0 miles

23455 MICHIGAN AVE
DEARBORN, MI 48124
Categories: DEARBORN MI

1745 DACOSTA ST 7.2 miles

1745 DACOSTA ST
DEARBORN, MI 48128
Categories: DEARBORN MI

1555 MACK AVE 7.2 miles

1555 MACK AVE
DETROIT, MI 48207
Categories: DETROIT MI

24095 CHAMPAIGN ST 7.2 miles

24095 CHAMPAIGN ST
TAYLOR, MI 48180
Categories: TAYLOR MI

2630 E JEFFERSON AVE 7.3 miles

2630 E JEFFERSON AVE
DETROIT, MI 48207
Categories: DETROIT MI

25070 Michigan Avenue, 7.8 miles

25070 Michigan Avenue,
Dearborn, MI 48124
Categories: Dearborn MI

12701 TELEGRAPH RD STE 104 8.1 miles

12701 TELEGRAPH RD STE 104
TAYLOR, MI 48180
Categories: TAYLOR MI

14720 King Rd, Suite D 8.8 miles

14720 King Rd, Suite D
Riverview, MI 48193
Categories: Riverview MI

9100 BROMBACH ST 9.1 miles

9100 BROMBACH ST
HAMTRAMCK, MI 48212
Categories: HAMTRAMCK MI

8944 MACOMB ST 9.9 miles

8944 MACOMB ST
GROSSE ILE, MI 48138
Categories: GROSSE ILE MI

22505 ALLEN RD 10.1 miles

22505 ALLEN RD
WOODHAVEN, MI 48183
Categories: WOODHAVEN MI

13316 W MCNICHOLS RD 10.2 miles

13316 W MCNICHOLS RD
DETROIT, MI 48235
Categories: DETROIT MI

19200 WEST RD 10.2 miles

19200 WEST RD
WOODHAVEN, MI 48183
Categories: WOODHAVEN MI

18984 LIVERNOIS AVE 10.9 miles

18984 LIVERNOIS AVE
DETROIT, MI 48221
Categories: DETROIT MI

14671 TELEGRAPH RD 11.1 miles

14671 TELEGRAPH RD
REDFORD, MI 48239
Categories: REDFORD MI

32500 VAN BORN RD 11.3 miles

32500 VAN BORN RD
WAYNE, MI 48184
Categories: WAYNE MI

5575 CONNER ST 11.3 miles

5575 CONNER ST
DETROIT, MI 48213
Categories: DETROIT MI

29531 PLYMOUTH RD 12.2 miles

29531 PLYMOUTH RD
LIVONIA, MI 48150
Categories: LIVONIA MI

28196 SCHOOLCRAFT RD 12.3 miles

28196 SCHOOLCRAFT RD
LIVONIA, MI 48150
Categories: LIVONIA MI

20755 GREENFIELD RD STE 200 12.4 miles

20755 GREENFIELD RD STE 200
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075
Categories: SOUTHFIELD MI

641 W 9 MILE RD STE C 12.9 miles

641 W 9 MILE RD STE C
FERNDALE, MI 48220
Categories: FERNDALE MI

22255 GREENFIELD RD STE 422 13.1 miles

22255 GREENFIELD RD STE 422
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075
Categories: SOUTHFIELD MI

10000 WAYNE RD STE 102 13.2 miles

10000 WAYNE RD STE 102
ROMULUS, MI 48174
Categories: ROMULUS MI

11301 METRO AIRPORT CENTER DR 13.2 miles

11301 METRO AIRPORT CENTER DR
ROMULIS, MI 48174
Categories: ROMULIS MI

11700 METRO AIRPORT CENTER DR STE 104 13.3 miles

11700 METRO AIRPORT CENTER DR STE 104
ROMULUS, MI 48174
Categories: ROMULUS MI

22341 W 8 Mile Rd 13.4 miles

22341 W 8 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
Categories: Detroit MI

8577 N WAYNE RD 13.4 miles

8577 N WAYNE RD
WESTLAND, MI 48185
Categories: WESTLAND MI

32355 CAPITOL ST 13.5 miles

32355 CAPITOL ST
LIVONIA, MI 48150
Categories: LIVONIA MI

11583 Farmington Rd, 13.8 miles

11583 Farmington Rd,
Livonia, MI 48150
Categories: Livonia MI

17211 MACK AVE 13.8 miles

17211 MACK AVE
DETROIT, MI 48224
Categories: DETROIT MI

22605 VAN DYKE AVE 14.0 miles

22605 VAN DYKE AVE
WARREN, MI 48089
Categories: WARREN MI

34095 PLYMOUTH RD 14.1 miles

34095 PLYMOUTH RD
LIVONIA, MI 48150
Categories: LIVONIA MI

15000 GRATIOT AVE 14.4 miles

15000 GRATIOT AVE
DETROIT, MI 48205
Categories: DETROIT MI

24901 NORTHWESTERN HWY STE 304 14.8 miles

24901 NORTHWESTERN HWY STE 304
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075
Categories: SOUTHFIELD MI

26185 GREENFIELD RD 14.9 miles

26185 GREENFIELD RD
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48076
Categories: SOUTHFIELD MI

425 PARK AVE 15.2 miles

425 PARK AVE
ROYAL OAK, MI 48067
Categories: ROYAL OAK MI

19251 MACK AVE STE 100 15.3 miles

19251 MACK AVE STE 100
GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236
Categories: GROSSE POINTE WOODS MI

25429 VAN DYKE AVE 15.4 miles

25429 VAN DYKE AVE
CENTER LINE, MI 48015
Categories: CENTER LINE MI

27351 DEQUINDRE RD 15.5 miles

27351 DEQUINDRE RD
MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071
Categories: MADISON HEIGHTS MI

1010 N CAMPBELL RD STE 3 15.6 miles

1010 N CAMPBELL RD STE 3
ROYAL OAK, MI 48067
Categories: ROYAL OAK MI

26400 Van Dyke Ave, 15.8 miles

26400 Van Dyke Ave,
Center Line, MI 48015
Categories: Center Line MI

739 E 12 MILE RD 16.1 miles

739 E 12 MILE RD
MADISON HTS, MI 48071
Categories: MADISON HTS MI

20311 MACK AVE 16.2 miles

20311 MACK AVE
GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236
Categories: GROSSE POINTE WOODS MI

41005 E HURON RIVER DR 16.2 miles

41005 E HURON RIVER DR
BELLEVILLE, MI 48111
Categories: BELLEVILLE MI

2050 N HAGGERTY RD STE 140 16.4 miles

2050 N HAGGERTY RD STE 140
CANTON, MI 48187
Categories: CANTON MI

2530 CROOKS RD STE 2 16.4 miles

2530 CROOKS RD STE 2
ROYAL OAK, MI 48073
Categories: ROYAL OAK MI

26095 SCHOENHERR RD 16.5 miles

26095 SCHOENHERR RD
WARREN, MI 48089
Categories: WARREN MI

29245 Ryan Rd Ste 200 16.5 miles

29245 Ryan Rd Ste 200
Warren, MI 48092
Categories: Warren MI

555 Horace Brown Dr Ste 200 16.9 miles

555 Horace Brown Dr Ste 200
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Categories: Madison Heights MI

22850 Kelly Rd, Suite B 17.1 miles

22850 Kelly Rd, Suite B
Eastpointe, MI 48021
Categories: Eastpointe MI

11569 E 12 MILE RD 17.4 miles

11569 E 12 MILE RD
WARREN, MI 48093
Categories: WARREN MI

44237 Michigan Avenue 17.4 miles

44237 Michigan Avenue
Canton, MI 48188
Categories: Canton MI

32620 GRAND RIVER AVE 17.7 miles

32620 GRAND RIVER AVE
FARMINGTON, MI 48336
Categories: FARMINGTON MI

37595 7 MILE RD 17.8 miles

37595 7 MILE RD
LIVONIA, MI 48152
Categories: LIVONIA MI

555 W 14 Mile Rd, Suite B1 18.0 miles

555 W 14 Mile Rd, Suite B1
Clawson, MI 48017
Categories: Clawson MI

1224 W 14 MILE RD 18.0 miles

1224 W 14 MILE RD
CLAWSON, MI 48017
Categories: CLAWSON MI

26400 W 12 Mile Rd, Suite 117 18.1 miles

26400 W 12 Mile Rd, Suite 117
Southfield, MI 48034
Categories: Southfield MI

31700 VAN DYKE AVE 18.3 miles

31700 VAN DYKE AVE
WARREN, MI 48093
Categories: WARREN MI

627 E MAPLE RD STE 200 19.0 miles

627 E MAPLE RD STE 200
TROY, MI 48083
Categories: TROY MI

21800 HAGGERTY RD 19.2 miles

21800 HAGGERTY RD
NORTHVILLE, MI 48167
Categories: NORTHVILLE MI

1663 STEPHENSON HWY 19.4 miles

1663 STEPHENSON HWY
TROY, MI 48083
Categories: TROY MI

21400 E 11 MILE RD 19.5 miles

21400 E 11 MILE RD
ST CLR SHORES, MI 48081
Categories: ST CLR SHORES MI

31503 GRATIOT AVE 19.8 miles

31503 GRATIOT AVE
ROSEVILLE, MI 48066
Categories: ROSEVILLE MI

36250 DEQUINDRE RD STE 130 19.8 miles

36250 DEQUINDRE RD STE 130
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
Categories: STERLING HEIGHTS MI

28595 ORCHARD LAKE RD STE 103 19.9 miles

28595 ORCHARD LAKE RD STE 103
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48334
Categories: FARMINGTON HILLS MI

1050 WILSHIRE DR STE 105 20.2 miles

1050 WILSHIRE DR STE 105
TROY, MI 48084
Categories: TROY MI

39555 W 10 Mile Rd Ste 301 20.6 miles

39555 W 10 Mile Rd Ste 301
Novi, MI 48375
Categories: Novi MI

40015 Grand River Road, Suite 115 20.9 miles

40015 Grand River Road, Suite 115
Novi, MI 48375
Categories: Novi MI

33089 GROESBECK HWY 21.0 miles

33089 GROESBECK HWY
FRASER, MI 48026
Categories: FRASER MI

38815 Dequindre Rd, Suite 102 21.1 miles

38815 Dequindre Rd, Suite 102
Troy, MI 48083
Categories: Troy MI

15717 15 MILE RD 21.2 miles

15717 15 MILE RD
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48035
Categories: CLINTON TOWNSHIP MI

7125 ORCHARD LAKE RD STE 100 21.3 miles

7125 ORCHARD LAKE RD STE 100
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48322
Categories: WEST BLOOMFIELD MI

33200 W 14 MILE RD, STE 170 21.6 miles

33200 W 14 MILE RD, STE 170
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48322
Categories: WEST BLOOMFIELD MI

32008 HARPER AVE 21.7 miles

32008 HARPER AVE
SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI 48082
Categories: SAINT CLAIR SHORES MI

42020 GRAND RIVER AVE STE B 22.0 miles

42020 GRAND RIVER AVE STE B
NOVI, MI 48375
Categories: NOVI MI

42875 GRAND RIVER AVE STE 101 22.2 miles

42875 GRAND RIVER AVE STE 101
NOVI, MI 48375
Categories: NOVI MI

40732 VAN DYKE AVE 22.7 miles

40732 VAN DYKE AVE
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
Categories: STERLING HEIGHTS MI

6015 19 MILE RD 23.6 miles

6015 19 MILE RD
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48314
Categories: STERLING HEIGHTS MI

43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 106 24.1 miles

43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 106
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Categories: Bloomfield Hills MI

47601 GRAND RIVER AVE STE B230 THE OUTPATIENT CENTER 24.2 miles

47601 GRAND RIVER AVE STE B230 THE OUTPATIENT CENTER
NOVI, MI 48374
Categories: NOVI MI

2191 S BLVD 24.6 miles

2191 S BLVD
AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326
Categories: AUBURN HILLS MI

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If you need a Drug, Alcohol, COVID-19 or DNA test in River Rouge, MI, Accredited Drug Testing has many drug testing locations in River Rouge, MI and the surrounding areas. Our drug testing centers provide urine drug testing, hair drug testing, alcohol testing, DOT physicals, DOT drug testing and DNA testing. Our drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers in need of a pre-employment drug test, random drug test and post-accident drug test. We also provide testing for individuals needing a drug or alcohol test for court ordered reasons , probation or family purposes. Same day service is available and most drug testing River Rouge, MI locations are within minutes of your home or office. Drug testing methods include urine, oral/saliva, hair follicle, blood , ETG and breath alcohol testing. Negative test results are generally available in 24-48 hours.

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Step 1: Select and purchase your test online or call our Local scheduling center at (800)-221-4291. One of our representatives is ready to assist you and schedule your test. Payment must be received at the time of registration as testing centers do not accept payments,Same day service is available for most types of tests.

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Step 3: Your authorization form/donor pass will include the local testing center address and hours of operation. It will be sent to the e-mail address you provided. Take the form with you or have it available on your smart phone to provide to the testing center. No appointment necessary!

Urine or hair drug testing methods in River Rouge, MI - You choose!

Accredited Drug Testing offers different testing methods depending upon our customer's needs. With a 1 to 5-day detection period urine testing is the most common method used by employers, courts and schools. However, hair drug and alcohol testing are becoming a frequently used testing method due to a detection period of approximately 90 days.

What is the most common urine/hair drug test?

Both a 5-panel urine or 5 panel hair drug test screens for the same drugs, however, the look-back period or detection window is very different. A urine drug test provides a look back period of 1-5 days while a hair drug test provides use up to 90 days from the date the specimen was collected.

Court Ordered Drug Testing (Probation/Child Custody)

Our local drug testing River Rouge, MI centers provide drug and alcohol tests that are utilized for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings, including probation and other types of government required tests. Observed tests are available and tests results can be submitted for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings including probation hearings, child custody cases, litigation and all manner of government required tests.

Court ordered drug tests should contain detailed instructions specifying the type of test to be administered and the drugs that should be screened for. If sample collection needs to be witnessed in order to prevent potential tampering or substitution, those specifications will be stated in the court order.

DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in River Rouge, MI

We also specialize in providing testing services for all DOT Modes including Trucking Industry (FMCSA), Maritime Industry (USCG), Aviation Industry (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad Industry (FRA) and Pipeline Industry (PHMSA) in accordance with Part 40 of the US Department of Transportation Compliance Regulations. Additional DOT Services include consortium enrollment, MVR reports, Supervisor Training and policy manual development. In addition, we offer a complete DOT Compliance Program for single operators and small trucking companies.

Additional DOT Services:

  • Consortium Enrollment
  • DOT Physicals
  • Supervisor Training
  • Employer Drug Policy Development
  • MVR Reports
  • Employee Training
  • Background Checks
  • FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Search

Employer/Drug Free Workplace Testing in River Rouge, MI

Many companies and employers may be interested in being a drug free workplace, if so, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in providing comprehensive and cost-effective drug free workplace programs for small, medium and large companies. Organizations that utilize an employee drug testing program are commonly referred to as a Drug Free Workplace. However, many times companies do not fully qualify as a Drug Free Workplace because the drug testing program which they use does not have all of the components which make up a true Drug Free Workplace under their State specific law. Our Drug Testing River Rouge, MI locations are ready to serve your needs.

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What Are the Benefits of Being a Drug Free Workplace in River Rouge, MI?

  • Enhanced Employee Performance
  • Reduced Job-Related Accidents
  • Reduced Employee Absenteeism
  • Lower Workers Compensation Rates
  • Improved Employee Moral
  • Customer Satisfaction

On-site/Mobile Drug Testing in River Rouge, MI

Do you have at least 10 employees needing a drug or alcohol test? If so, Accredited Drug Testing can provide on-site drug testing at your place of business. On-site drug testing services is frequently used by construction sites, manufacturing facilities, job fairs. On-site drug testing is available for pre employment and random testing. Call us today at (800)221-4291 and speak to our on-site coordinator to schedule your drug testing event in River Rouge, MI.

Drug Testing Locations in River Rouge, MI

Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in River Rouge, MI and the surrounding areas. Many of our drug testing centers open early and have evening hours to accommodate a person's work schedule. Our drug testing locations in River Rouge, MI have certified and trained drug testing specialists ready to serve your testing needs in a friendly, knowledgeable and confidential manner.

Drug testing purposes for employers include pre-employment, random selection, post-accident and reasonable suspicion. Testing purposes for individuals can include court ordered, probation, child custody or for any other personal reason.

Accredited Drug Testing is a nationwide drug testing company with testing centers in River Rouge, MI specializing in Drug, Alcohol, DNA testing. DOT Physicals and Background Checks.

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With over 20,000 testing centers throughout the United States, Accredited Drug Testing has testing centers in all States and in most cities and towns.

Which drug testing panel is right for you?

Drug test screening groups are commonly referred to as a drug testing panel. The most common panels used are a 5 panel, 10 panel and 12 panel drug tests, (panels specify how many drugs will be screened) however customized screeningings are available as well.

What is a Drug Test?

A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen, for example urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, and/or oral fluid/saliva-to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or their metabolites. Major applications of drug testing include detection of the presence of performance enhancing steroids in sport, employers and parole/probation officers screening for drugs prohibited by law and police officers testing for the presence and concentration of alcohol (ethanol) in the blood commonly referred to as BAC (blood alcohol content). BAC tests are typically administered via a breathalyzer while urinalysis is used for the vast majority of drug testing in sports and the workplace. Numerous other methods with varying degrees of accuracy, sensitivity (detection threshold/cutoff), and detection periods exist. A drug test may also refer to a test that provides quantitative chemical analysis of an illegal drug, typically intended to help with responsible drug use.

Does passive smoke inhalation cause a false positive for marijuana?

"Passive" smoke inhalation from being in a room with people smoking marijuana is not considered valid, as the cut-off concentrations for lab analysis are set well above that which might occur for passive inhalation.

Other abnormalities in the urine screen may indicate that results may be a false negative or that there was deliberate adulteration of the sample. For example:

  • a low creatinine lab value can indicate that a urine sample was tampered with; either the subject diluted their urine by consuming excessive water just prior to testing, or water was added to the urine sample.
  • creatinine levels are often used in conjunction with specific gravity to determine if samples have been diluted. To help avoid this problem, the testing lab may color the water in their toilet blue to prevent the sample being diluted with water from the toilet.
  • subjects may also attempt to add certain enzymes to the urine sample to affect stability, but this often changes the pH, which is also tested.

How long do drugs stay in your system?

The window of detection or often times referred to as look back period of a drug test depend on several factors. Some of the factors impacting how long a drug will stay in your system are:

  • The amount of the drug taken
  • The frequency of the drug taken
  • The type of drug taken
  • An individual's body metabolic rate and general health
  • The amount of fluids consumed since ingesting the drug
  • The amount of exercise since ingesting the drug
  • Other genetic variations that would impact an individual's response to a specific drug

Why choose Accredited Drug Testing in River Rouge, MI?

Our staff is prepared to assist you with any questions you may have in a friendly and confidential manner and providing exceptional customer service and being available when you need us for drug testing in River Rouge, MI is our #1 Priority and we look forward to serving the needs of employers and individuals who need any type of test.

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Local Area Info: River Rouge, Michigan

River Rouge is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan and an industrial Downriver suburb of Detroit. The population was 7,903 at the 2010 census. It is named after the River Rouge (from the French "rouge" meaning red), which flows along the city's northern border and into the Detroit River. The city includes the heavily industrialized Zug Island at the mouth of the River Rouge.

The small settlement incorporated as a village in 1899 within Ecorse Township. In 1922 as the city of Detroit expressed interest in annexing land in the township, the Village of River Rouge incorporated as a city on April 3 to avoid being annexed. A month later Detroit completed annexation of land in the township immediately to the west of River Rouge.

One of the most important historical associations with River Rouge is its relationship to a Great Lakes freighter, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, which sank in 1975 in a fierce storm in Lake Superior, with the loss of all 29 crew. The ship was constructed in 1958 at the Great Lakes Engineering Works in River Rouge and was the largest ship on the lakes at the time.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 7,482 (100% urban, 0% rural).

Population (female): 3,983

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $743.

Poverty (breakdown): (22.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 54.2% for Black residents, 35.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 36.8% for other race residents, 38.5% for two or more races residents)

Zip Codes: 48218

Races:
      Black alone - 3,933 - 49.8%
      White alone - 2,751 - 34.8%
      Hispanic - 884 - 11.2%
      Two or more races - 270 - 3.4%
      American Indian alone - 38 - 0.5%
      Asian alone - 17 - 0.2%
      Other race alone - 8 - 0.1%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 2 - 0.03%

The city had its peak of population in 1950, when industry was the mainstay of the local economy. Restructuring of heavy industry and movement of jobs offshore have taken a toll of the city; the loss of jobs resulted in loss of population. In 2015 the population is less than half of what it was in 1950. Many workers who had the flexibility to seek jobs in other areas moved away.

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