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Riverwood, KY
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
Population
527
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,532
ZIP codes
0
Riverwood and its ZIP codes
Riverwood at a glance
- Riverwood is about 22 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $226,250 a year, about 3.6 times the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $671,200 (about 3.3 times the Kentucky figure).
Housing and community stats
Riverwood, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$226,250
Poverty rate
1.7%
Median home value
$671,200
Homeownership
99.5%
Bachelor's or higher
86.5%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (99), Irish Americans (63), Polish Americans (19).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Riverwood.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,424
480,013 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,646
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136B
FY 2026, $173,940 per person
How people get to work
Riverwood, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.2%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home34.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Riverwood, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,111
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,982
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near Riverwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Indian HillsCity | 0.5 mi | 2 |
| Rolling FieldsCity | 1 mi | 0.2 |
| Maryhill EstatesCity | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Druid HillsCity | 1.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Brownsboro VillageCity | 1.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Windy HillsCity | 1.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Mockingbird ValleyCity | 1.4 mi | 0.2 |
| BellewoodCity | 1.4 mi | 0.1 |
| NorthfieldCity | 1.4 mi | 0.5 |
| GlenviewCity | 1.5 mi | 1.4 |
| Glenview HillsCity | 1.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Glenview ManorCity | 1.7 mi | 0.1 |
| CrossgateCity | 1.7 mi | 0.1 |
| ThornhillCity | 2 mi | 0 |
| RichlawnCity | 2.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Woodlawn ParkCity | 2.1 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Riverwood, KY in?
- Riverwood is in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Riverwood, KY?
- About 527 people live in Riverwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Riverwood?
- Nearby places include Indian Hills (0.5 mi), Rolling Fields (1 mi), Maryhill Estates (1.1 mi), Druid Hills (1.2 mi), Brownsboro Village (1.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023