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River Road

Washington · 756 residents · 0.352 sq mi
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River Road is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,841. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $388,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
756
+68%since 2000
from 450 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,148 / sq mi
+68%since 2000
from 1,278 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
−6%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2935017099171K2000201020202024River Road
2024756
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$132,841
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,893 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,777
+59%since 2000
from $18,142 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.8%
+42.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.298
−17%since 2010
from 0.357 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information17.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$388,900
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.5%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
7.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.3%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
−16%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(400)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(14)
Asian3.3%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score17%(77)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(638)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(12)
Asian2.2%(17)
Other11.8%(89)
Diversity Score34.1%(258)
Diversity Score
34
+100%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
−21.5 ptssince 2000
from 42.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% 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%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% 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%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.3%
+17.9 ptssince 2011
from 42.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
43.9%
+41.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.0%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.9%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 27.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2017
from 82.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 93.5% 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 Road, Washington?

River Road, Washington has about 756 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in River Road, Washington?

The typical household in River Road, Washington earns about $132,841 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is River Road, Washington expensive?

In River Road, Washington, the median home is worth about $388,900.

How educated are people in River Road, Washington?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in River Road, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in River Road, Washington?

About 4.8% of people in River Road, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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