River Forest, Indiana – Wikipedia

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Town in Indiana, United States

River Forest is a town in Anderson Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Anderson, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 22 at the 2010 census, making it the smallest town in Indiana by population.[4]

Geography[edit]

River Forest is located at 40°6′34″N 85°43′46″W / 40.10944°N 85.72944°W / 40.10944; -85.72944 (40.109508, -85.729359).[5]

According to the 2010 census, River Forest has a total area of 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2), all land.[6]

The White River runs East to West along the northern border of the Town.

Demographics[edit]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[8] of 2010, there were 22 people, 9 households, and 8 families living in the town. The population density was 1,100.0 inhabitants per square mile (424.7/km2). There were 10 housing units at an average density of 500.0 per square mile (193.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White.

There were 9 households, of which 11.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 88.9% were married couples living together, and 11.1% were non-families. 11.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.50.

The median age in the town was 58 years. 9.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.1% were from 25 to 44; 40.9% were from 45 to 64; and 22.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 59.1% male and 40.9% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 28 people, 10 households, and 8 families living in the town. The population density was 1,745.0 inhabitants per square mile (673.7/km2). There were 10 housing units at an average density of 623.2 per square mile (240.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

There were 10 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.0% were married couples living together, and 20.0% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 14.3% from 25 to 44, 32.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $110,555, and the median income for a family was $110,555. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $37,421. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Reference[edit]

  1. ^ “2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files”. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. ^ a b “U.S. Census website”. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ “US Board on Geographic Names”. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ “List of towns in Indiana”, Wikipedia, 2020-10-17, retrieved 2021-01-17
  5. ^ “US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990”. United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. ^ “G001 – Geographic Identifiers – 2010 Census Summary File 1”. United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
  7. ^ “Census of Population and Housing”. Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ “U.S. Census website”. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-11.