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Riverwood

Kentucky · 492 residents · 0.208 sq mi
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Riverwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $209,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 86% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $591,900. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 300% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
86% 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
492
+5%since 2000
from 469 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,365 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,255 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+4%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4124434755065381990201020202024Riverwood
2024527
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$209,167
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,552 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,074
+45%since 2000
from $53,783 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
89.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services14.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$591,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 98.9% in 2000
0.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−5%since 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(449)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(9)
Asian3.5%(17)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.5%(71)
Diversity Score
14
+447%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
85.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 99.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
42.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 34.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+76%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.5%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
77.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.4%
−99.4 ptssince 2013
from 99.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverwood, Kentucky?

Riverwood, Kentucky has about 492 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverwood, Kentucky?

The typical household in Riverwood, Kentucky earns about $209,167 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 $591,900.

How educated are people in Riverwood, Kentucky?

About 85.6% 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 21 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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