Rives, MI is a small town located in the southeastern portion of Michigan. With a population of just under 5,000 people, Rives is truly a tight-knit community. The population density is 131 people per square mile compared to the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Local businesses include Grice's Grocery Store, Unfaded Barber Shop, and Whitley's Restaurant. Year-round outdoor activities enjoyed by residents include camping, fishing and canoeing on the nearby Raisin River, hiking at Loon Lake State Forest and biking along Great Lakes Trails. The local youth sports organization offers baseball and basketball programs for children aged 4 to 18. The town also holds an annual Fourth of July celebration with a parade down Main Street and fireworks display in the evening.
The population in Rives is 4,798. There are 134 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Rives is 42.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Rives is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Rives
- 61.4% are married
- 11.2% are divorced
- 32.8% are married with children
- 12.3% have children, but are single
Race in Rives
- 92.9% are White
- 1.5% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander