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River Bend

Missouri · 5 residents (2025 est.) · 1.52 sq mi
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Population has fallen 60% since 2000, a loss of 6 residents. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 55.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4
−60%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−60%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.0
+21%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
091928372000201020202024River Bend
20244
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$78,100
+181%since 2000
from $27,820 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.079
−78%since 2010
from 0.366 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services33.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
0.0%
−60.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
66.7%
+66.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 0.0% in 2017
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(10)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(4)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2011
from 92.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
75.0%
+32.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
25.0%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 26.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.7%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 66.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in River Bend, Missouri?

River Bend, Missouri has about 4 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in River Bend, Missouri?

About 50.0% of adults age 25 and over in River Bend, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in River Bend, Missouri?

About 0.0% of people in River Bend, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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