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River Road

Washington · 454 residents · 0.352 sq mi
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River Road has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $269,300. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
454
+1%since 2000
from 450 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,290 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,278 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.2
+9%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2935017099171K2000201020202024River Road
2024756
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,250
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,893 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,706
−2%since 2000
from $18,142 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.4%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food8.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,300
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$787
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $741 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.9%
−27.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.0
+71%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(389)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(24)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other6.8%(31)
Diversity Score29.3%(133)
Diversity Score
29
+72%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
−29.0 ptssince 2000
from 42.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+31%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
29.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% 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
8.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.1%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
14.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.3%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in River Road, Washington?

River Road, Washington has about 454 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in River Road, Washington earns about $45,250 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 $269,300, and the typical rent is about $787 a month.

How educated are people in River Road, Washington?

About 13.5% 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 11.4% of people in River Road, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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