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River Road

Washington · 495 residents · 0.352 sq mi
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River Road is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $297,900. With a median age of 53.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
495
+10%since 2000
from 450 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
53.9
+24%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2935017099171K2000201020202024River Road
2024756
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.2%(21)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.3%(26)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144%(20)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.3%(26)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.6%(8)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.9%(49)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.7%(53)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 549.5%(47)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6417%(84)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7419%(94)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8410.3%(51)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.2%(16)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,625
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,893 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,487
+107%since 2000
from $18,142 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.5%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance16.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$297,900
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
3.2
−29%since 2009
from 4.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80%(396)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(24)
Asian3.2%(16)
Other3.5%(17)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican20.5%(147)
Guatemalan13%(93)
Ancestry
English16%(115)
German8.8%(63)
Irish8.2%(59)
Iranian1.3%(9)
Russian1%(7)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Central American population · Largest Guatemalan population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 42.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+66%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.3%
+37.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
+18.2 ptssince 2011
from 42.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.4%
−52.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.3%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
65.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
30.4%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married23.7%(67)
Married62.5%(177)
Widowed7.4%(21)
Divorced6.4%(18)
Women 15+
Never married16.3%(49)
Married65.4%(197)
Widowed12.3%(37)
Divorced6%(18)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in River Road, Washington?

River Road, Washington has about 495 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in River Road, Washington earns about $92,625 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 $297,900.

How educated are people in River Road, Washington?

About 28.0% 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 0.0% 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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