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Riverbank

California · 22,678 residents · 4.71 sq mi
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Riverbank is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,308. Population has grown 43% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $253,700. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,678
+43%since 2000
from 15,826 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,815 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 3,360 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.0
+5%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K12K17K22K27K1990201020202024Riverbank
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,308
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,668 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,328
+36%since 2000
from $14,972 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,700
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$986
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $680 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+69%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(7,612)
Black1.3%(200)
Hispanic / Latino45.9%(7,266)
Asian1.2%(187)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.6%(10,375)
2010
White, non-Hispanic39.5%(8,964)
Black1.8%(410)
Hispanic / Latino52.1%(11,822)
Asian3.2%(733)
Other2.8%(645)
Diversity Score70.7%(16,040)
Diversity Score
71
+8%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
25.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.4%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverbank, California?

Riverbank, California has about 22,678 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverbank, California?

The typical household in Riverbank, California earns about $58,308 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverbank, California expensive?

In Riverbank, California, the median home is worth about $253,700, and the typical rent is about $986 a month.

How educated are people in Riverbank, California?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Riverbank, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverbank, California?

About 14.9% of people in Riverbank, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riverbank, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Riverbank, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,131 residents, a change of about 165 percent over that period.

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