Riverwood, KY Demographics

A map of Riverwood's Population by Race

Riverwood, Kentucky has an estimated population of 527, an increase from the 492 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.4% White, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, 0.9% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Riverwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Riverwood has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Riverwood, that probability was 16.5% in 2020 and 7.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Riverwood is ranked the 342nd most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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). Riverwood was ranked the 353rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Riverwood's White Population

508 residents of Riverwood, or 96.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Riverwood is considerably higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Riverwood ranks 255th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverwood's White population has grown by an estimated 13.1%. White residents' share of Riverwood's population has increased from 91.3% to 96.4%.

Riverwood is more White than neighboring Indian Hills (95.1% White), Druid Hills (94.4% White), Maryhill Estates (92.2% White), and Brownsboro Village (88.9% White). Riverwood is less White than neighboring Rolling Fields (97.7% White).

Riverwood's Black Population

0 residents of Riverwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Riverwood is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Riverwood ranks 384th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Riverwood's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Riverwood is less Black than neighboring Indian Hills (0.3% Black), and Brownsboro Village (0.3% Black).

Riverwood's Asian Population

5 residents of Riverwood, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Riverwood is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Riverwood ranks 28th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 70.6%. Asian residents' share of Riverwood's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.9%.

Riverwood is more Asian than neighboring Rolling Fields (0.5% Asian), Druid Hills (0.3% Asian), and Brownsboro Village (0.3% Asian). Riverwood is less Asian than neighboring Indian Hills (2.2% Asian), and Maryhill Estates (1.1% Asian).

Riverwood's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Riverwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Riverwood is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Riverwood ranks 334th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Riverwood's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Riverwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Indian Hills (0.2% Hispanic), Rolling Fields (0.5% Hispanic), Druid Hills (2.5% Hispanic), and Brownsboro Village (1.5% Hispanic).

Riverwood's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Riverwood, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Riverwood is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Riverwood ranks 426th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverwood's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 5. Native American/Other residents' share of Riverwood's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.9%.

Riverwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Indian Hills (0.7% Native American/Other), Druid Hills (0.3% Native American/Other), and Brownsboro Village (0% Native American/Other). Riverwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Maryhill Estates (6.7% Native American/Other).

Riverwood's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Riverwood, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Riverwood is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Riverwood ranks 390th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Riverwood's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.7%.

Riverwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Indian Hills (1.4% Multiracial), Rolling Fields (0.5% Multiracial), and Maryhill Estates (0% Multiracial). Riverwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Druid Hills (2.5% Multiracial), and Brownsboro Village (8.9% 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.