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Riverdale

California · 3,653 residents · 3.925 sq mi
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Riverdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,975. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $283,600. At a median age of 25.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,653
+51%since 2000
from 2,416 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
931 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 616 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
25.5
−11%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Riverdale
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,975
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,886 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,882
+34%since 2000
from $12,568 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
−9%since 2010
from 0.371 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction17.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$283,600
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,126
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $536 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
42.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+82%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.4%(977)
Black1.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino51.1%(1,234)
Asian1.8%(43)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.5%(1,582)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40%(1,463)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino60%(2,190)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60%(2,193)
Diversity Score
60
−8%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
61.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% 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
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.9%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
41.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
24.7%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−53.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 8.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+27.3 ptssince 2017
from 66.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
34.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 35.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
50.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2016
from 63.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverdale, California?

Riverdale, California has about 3,653 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverdale, California?

The typical household in Riverdale, California earns about $56,975 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverdale, California expensive?

In Riverdale, California, the median home is worth about $283,600, and the typical rent is about $1,126 a month.

How educated are people in Riverdale, California?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Riverdale, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverdale, California?

About 12.6% of people in Riverdale, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riverdale, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Riverdale, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,607 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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