River Road, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 756, River Road'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 Road is a small community located in Washington, within Clallam County. The total population is 756. It ranks as the 425th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in River Road is 41.1 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.3 years. With 29.6% of the population under 18, River Road has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in River Road is $132,841. This is 35% higher than the state median of $98,141. It is also 65% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.8%. This is 52% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 10.0%. This is 97% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $388,900. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $564,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, River Road is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 92.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in River Road is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.4% of the population. Asian residents account for 2.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 14.4%. The Asian population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 9.7%.

Education

21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. 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 Road, Washington 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 Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 628 Census-designated places in Washington. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.