Riverwood, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Riverwood, Indiana had a total population of 87, the 872nd largest community in Indiana. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Riverwood Quick Facts
How Riverwood Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 87 | 87 | +0.0% |
How Riverwood Compares
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Employment
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Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
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Cities Similar to Riverwood
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hashtown | 87 | $76,250 | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Mackey | 88 | $45,625 | $211,500 | 9.5% | 28.4% |
| Mount Auburn | 88 | $72,143 | $112,500 | 14.9% | 10.2% |
| Preble | 88 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 42.0% |
| Ragsdale | 88 | $27,708 | $63,900 | 0.0% | 77.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 87, Riverwood's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Riverwood is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 87. It ranks as the 872nd most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Riverwood is 51.4 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 38.1 years. Only 10.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Riverwood. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Riverwood, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 70.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Riverwood has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.1% of all residents.
Education
13.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Riverwood, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Riverwood, Indiana?
Riverwood, Indiana has a population of 87 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Riverwood, IN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Riverwood — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Riverwood, IN?
The ACS sample for Riverwood recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Riverwood, Indiana?
Riverwood's population is 93.1% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Riverwood, IN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Riverwood — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Riverwood, Indiana?
13.6% of adults (25+) in Riverwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.