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Riverwood

Kentucky · 446 residents · 0.208 sq mi
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Riverwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $146,250. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $434,200. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 252% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
446
−5%since 2000
from 469 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,144 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 2,255 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.1
+12%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4124434755065381990201020202024Riverwood
2024527
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$146,250
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,552 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$76,844
+43%since 2000
from $53,783 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
80.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services18.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration14.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$434,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−37.4 ptssince 2000
from 98.9% in 2000
1.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(463)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(431)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian1.6%(7)
Other1.5%(7)
Diversity Score9.6%(43)
Diversity Score
10
+264%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
82.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 99.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
41.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+82%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% 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
10.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
59.3%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverwood, Kentucky?

Riverwood, Kentucky has about 446 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverwood, Kentucky?

The typical household in Riverwood, Kentucky earns about $146,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverwood, Kentucky expensive?

In Riverwood, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $434,200.

How educated are people in Riverwood, Kentucky?

About 82.1% of adults age 25 and over in Riverwood, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverwood, Kentucky?

About 0.4% of people in Riverwood, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riverwood, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Riverwood, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 67 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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