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River Forest

Indiana · 23 residents (2025 est.) · 0.016 sq mi
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Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 7 residents. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 55.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 55.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21
−25%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,313 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,750 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.4
+12%since 2000
from 49.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:23 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
0142943581990201020202024River Forest
202421
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$66,086
+77%since 2000
from $37,421 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+90.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.211
−39%since 2010
from 0.344 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services30%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration30%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−70.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(20)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(1)
Diversity Score11.3%(2)
Diversity Score
11
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.8%
+48.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
38.9%
+27.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.6%
−21.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
80.0%
+63.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−55.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2012
from 7.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 70.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in River Forest, Indiana?

River Forest, Indiana has about 21 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in River Forest, Indiana?

About 77.8% of adults age 25 and over in River Forest, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in River Forest, Indiana?

About 0.0% of people in River Forest, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has River Forest, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, River Forest, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 425 percent over that period.

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