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River Bluff

Kentucky · 436 residents · 0.236 sq mi
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River Bluff is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $311,100. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents. Households here earn about 120% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
436
+8%since 2000
from 402 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,847 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,703 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
−6%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3794304825335841990201020202024River Bluff
2024445
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,074 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,281
+50%since 2000
from $30,149 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services11%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$311,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $182,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
2.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+38%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(386)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(30)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(388)
Black1.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(6)
Diversity Score18.9%(82)
Diversity Score
19
+156%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+75%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 92.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.7%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in River Bluff, Kentucky?

River Bluff, Kentucky has about 436 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in River Bluff, Kentucky?

The typical household in River Bluff, Kentucky earns about $115,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is River Bluff, Kentucky expensive?

In River Bluff, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $311,100.

How educated are people in River Bluff, Kentucky?

About 58.0% of adults age 25 and over in River Bluff, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in River Bluff, Kentucky?

About 1.7% of people in River Bluff, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has River Bluff, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, River Bluff, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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