River Forest, IN Demographics

A map of River Forest's Population by Race

River Forest, Indiana has an estimated population of 21, a large decrease from the 26 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.2% White, 4.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of River Forest, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

River Forest has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In River Forest, that probability was 33.4% in 2020 and 9.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

River Forest is ranked the 955th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). River Forest was ranked the 695th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

River Forest's White Population

20 residents of River Forest, or 95.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in River Forest is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. River Forest ranks 606th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Forest's White population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of River Forest's population has increased from 80.8% to 95.2%.

River Forest is more White than neighboring Edgewood (85.7% White), Woodlawn Heights (84.7% White), Country Club Heights (83.6% White), Anderson (72.5% White), and Pendleton (87.5% White).

River Forest's Black Population

0 residents of River Forest, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in River Forest is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. River Forest ranks 517th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Forest's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of River Forest's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

River Forest is less Black than neighboring Edgewood (1.7% Black), Anderson (11.6% Black), and Pendleton (0.3% Black).

River Forest's Asian Population

0 residents of River Forest, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in River Forest is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. River Forest ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Forest's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of River Forest's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

River Forest is less Asian than neighboring Edgewood (1.6% Asian), Anderson (0.6% Asian), and Pendleton (0.3% Asian).

River Forest's Hispanic Population

0 residents of River Forest, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in River Forest is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. River Forest ranks 101st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Forest's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of River Forest's population has decreased from 7.7% to 0.0%.

River Forest is less Hispanic than neighboring Edgewood (3% Hispanic), Woodlawn Heights (15.3% Hispanic), Country Club Heights (9% Hispanic), Anderson (8.1% Hispanic), and Pendleton (9.8% Hispanic).

River Forest's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of River Forest, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in River Forest is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. River Forest ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Forest's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of River Forest's population has decreased from 3.8% to 0.0%.

River Forest is less Native American/Other than neighboring Anderson (0.5% Native American/Other), and Pendleton (0.2% Native American/Other).

River Forest's Multiracial Population

1 residents of River Forest, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in River Forest is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. River Forest ranks 15th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Forest's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of River Forest's population has decreased from 7.7% to 4.8%.

River Forest is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodlawn Heights (0% Multiracial), and Pendleton (1.9% Multiracial). River Forest is less Multiracial than neighboring Edgewood (8.1% Multiracial), Country Club Heights (7.4% Multiracial), and Anderson (6.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.