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River Forest

Indiana · 22 residents · 0.016 sq mi
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River Forest is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,750. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 6 residents. Median home value is $187,500. With a median age of 58.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 44% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 58.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22
−21%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,375 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,750 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
58.0
+17%since 2000
from 49.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
0142943581990201020202024River Forest
202421
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,750
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,555 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$29,632
−21%since 2000
from $37,421 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+32.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−22.2 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.9%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.7
+93%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(22)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+32%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
31.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.2%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.2%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in River Forest, Indiana?

River Forest, Indiana has about 22 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in River Forest, Indiana?

The typical household in River Forest, Indiana earns about $68,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is River Forest, Indiana expensive?

In River Forest, Indiana, the median home is worth about $187,500.

How educated are people in River Forest, Indiana?

About 37.9% 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 16.2% 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 18 residents, a change of about 450 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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