Rivergrove, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 657, Rivergrove'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

Rivergrove is a small community located in Oregon, within Washington County. The total population is 657. It ranks as the 262nd most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rivergrove is 44.0 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 40.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rivergrove is $212,898. This is 156% higher than the state median of $83,011. It is also 164% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.3%. This is 55% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $902,300. Housing costs are 89% higher than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 86.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Rivergrove is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.0% of the population. Asian residents account for 14.6%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.4%) is well below the state average of 14.7%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (14.6% vs 4.4%).

Education

79.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Rivergrove in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 117% higher than the state rate of 36.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.5%. Notably, 36.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rivergrove, Oregon 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 Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Oregon. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.