Riverwood, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 527, 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 Kentucky, within Jefferson County. The total population is 527. It ranks as the 342nd most populous out of 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Riverwood is 42.7 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. With 28.8% of the population under 18, Riverwood has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Riverwood is $226,250. This is 255% higher than the state median of $63,726. It is also 180% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.7%. This is 89% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $671,200. Housing costs are 226% higher than the state median of $205,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 99.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 46% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Riverwood has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.4% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.9%.

Education

86.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Riverwood in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 214% higher than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.5%. Notably, 40.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Riverwood, Kentucky 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 Kentucky state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.