River Bend, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, River Bend, Missouri had a total population of 4, the 1058th largest village in Missouri. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Missouri.
River Bend Quick Facts
How River Bend 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 | 5 | 4 | -20.0% |
How River Bend Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
River Bend Rankings in Missouri
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Other Cities in Jackson County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 510,612 | $69,166 | 14.6% | $242,900 |
| Independence | 121,740 | $60,339 | 15.8% | $172,900 |
| Lee's Summit | 103,656 | $102,531 | 5.7% | $340,900 |
| Blue Springs | 59,965 | $88,920 | 7.0% | $263,100 |
| Raytown | 29,445 | $68,840 | 12.5% | $182,900 |
| Grandview | 26,527 | $53,447 | 17.9% | $188,500 |
| Grain Valley | 16,271 | $89,649 | 9.8% | $283,800 |
| Pleasant Hill | 8,847 | $95,602 | 6.0% | $278,400 |
| Oak Grove | 8,538 | $75,102 | 8.6% | $215,500 |
| Greenwood | 6,013 | $107,250 | 3.2% | $286,100 |
Cities Similar to River Bend
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McBaine | 4 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Three Creeks | 3 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Champ | 6 | N/A | N/A | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| Harwood | 6 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Climax Springs | 7 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 14.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 4, River Bend'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
River Bend is a small community located in Missouri, within Jackson County. The total population is 4. It ranks as the 1058th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.
Age Demographics
The median age in River Bend is 55.0 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in River Bend. 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 River Bend, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. Every occupied housing unit the survey reached in River Bend was renter-occupied. At this sample size that indicates no owner-occupied homes were captured rather than that none exist.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in River Bend was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
50.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places River Bend in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 54% higher than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for River Bend, Missouri 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 Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. 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 River Bend, Missouri?
River Bend, Missouri has a population of 4 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in River Bend, MO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for River Bend — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in River Bend, MO?
The ACS sample for River Bend 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 River Bend, Missouri?
River Bend's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in River Bend, MO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for River Bend — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is River Bend, Missouri?
50.0% of adults (25+) in River Bend hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.