Riga, MI is a small town located in Monroe County that is home to approximately 1,161 people. With a population density of 33 people per square mile, it is much less dense than the US average of 93 people per square mile. It is known for its tight-knit community and local businesses. Some popular businesses include Hank’s Place Bar & Grill, J&J Feed & Grain Store, Family Gardens Nursery and Riga Country Market. This small town also offers plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, kayaking, swimming, and golfing at nearby parks and golf courses. Other organizations in the area include the Riga Church of God for spiritual needs and the Riga Fire Department for emergencies. Lastly, Riga is home to several sporting events such as yearly baseball tournaments where teams from all around come out to compete in friendly matches.
The population in Riga is 1,161. There are 28 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Riga is 53.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Riga is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Riga
- 65.8% are married
- 6.8% are divorced
- 40.0% are married with children
- 6.7% have children, but are single
Race in Riga
- 97.5% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander