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River Mountain

Arkansas · Little Rock · 10,851 residents · 3.765 sq mi
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The short version

River Mountain is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,470. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $329,210. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 74% more than the Little Rock median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up River Mountain; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,851
Population density
2,882 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,470
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$56,977
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$329,210
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,256
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.1%
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(7,679)
Black18%(1,951)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(521)
Asian2.9%(311)
Other3.6%(389)
Diversity Score57.8%(6,273)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(7,679)
Black18%(1,951)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(521)
Asian2.9%(311)
Other3.6%(389)
Diversity Score57.8%(6,273)
Diversity Score
58
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
Female
51.9%
Foreign born
6.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in River Mountain, Little Rock, Arkansas?

River Mountain, Little Rock, Arkansas has about 10,851 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in River Mountain, Little Rock, Arkansas?

The typical household in River Mountain, Little Rock, Arkansas earns about $109,470 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is River Mountain, Little Rock, Arkansas expensive?

In River Mountain, Little Rock, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $329,210, and the typical rent is about $1,256 a month.

How educated are people in River Mountain, Little Rock, Arkansas?

About 66.5% of adults age 25 and over in River Mountain, Little Rock, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in River Mountain, Little Rock, Arkansas?

About 4.2% of people in River Mountain, Little Rock, Arkansas 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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