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Riverview

Alabama · 162 residents (2025 est.) · 1.446 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 161 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $198,400. The poverty rate of 40.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
260
+163%since 2000
from 99 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
180 / sq mi
+163%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
−16%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:162 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
681201732252781990201020202024Riverview
2024260
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,452
+63%since 2000
from $13,783 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
+43.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.556
+48%since 2010
from 0.377 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,400
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
18.5% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(91)
Black1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85%(221)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(2)
Diversity Score32.1%(84)
Diversity Score
32
+313%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
+32.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+133%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.6%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.4%
+39.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2011
from 31.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
40.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.6%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.5%
−11.6 ptssince 2012
from 33.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.7%
−66.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
+27.7 ptssince 2017
from 58.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverview, Alabama?

Riverview, Alabama has about 260 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Riverview, Alabama expensive?

In Riverview, Alabama, the median home is worth about $198,400.

How educated are people in Riverview, Alabama?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Riverview, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverview, Alabama?

About 40.0% of people in Riverview, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riverview, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Riverview, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 152 residents, a change of about 141 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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