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River Forest

Indiana · 26 residents · 0.016 sq mi
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Population has declined 7% since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $212,500. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26
−7%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,625 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,750 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
−4%since 2000
from 49.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
0142943581990201020202024River Forest
202421
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$77,450
+107%since 2000
from $37,421 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.7%
+56.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade40%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade40%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
20.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(21)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.8%(5)
Diversity Score
20
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.0%
+45.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
37.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 70.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in River Forest, Indiana?

River Forest, Indiana has about 26 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is River Forest, Indiana expensive?

In River Forest, Indiana, the median home is worth about $212,500.

How educated are people in River Forest, Indiana?

About 75.0% 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 12.5% 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 22 residents, a change of about 550 percent over that period.

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

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