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Riverview

Alabama · 163 residents · 1.446 sq mi
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Riverview has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 65% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,000. The poverty rate of 52.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
163
+65%since 2000
from 99 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
113 / sq mi
+65%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+4%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
681201732252781990201020202024Riverview
2024260
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$10,972
−20%since 2000
from $13,783 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
52.6%
+30.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
18.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−13%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(144)
Black3.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(2)
Diversity Score13.9%(23)
Diversity Score
14
+79%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+86%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 31.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.3%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.2%
−64.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverview, Alabama?

Riverview, Alabama has about 163 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverview, Alabama?

The typical household in Riverview, Alabama earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverview, Alabama expensive?

In Riverview, Alabama, the median home is worth about $75,000.

How educated are people in Riverview, Alabama?

About 2.8% 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 52.6% 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 55 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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