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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Riverdale

California · 2,416 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 $29,886. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $81,700. At a median age of 28.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,416
+18%since 1990
from 2,046 in 1990
1990 – 2024
616 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 521 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.5
−12%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Riverdale
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,886
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,138 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,568
+3%since 1990
from $12,149 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.5%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$81,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$536
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $353 in 1990
US average: $602
62.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 62.0% in 1990
37.8% rent
2.7
+25%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic72%(1,473)
Black2.8%(58)
Hispanic / Latino26.8%(548)
Asian0.8%(16)
Diversity Score74.4%(1,523)
2000
White, non-Hispanic40.4%(977)
Black1.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino51.1%(1,234)
Asian1.8%(43)
Diversity Score65.5%(1,582)
65
−12%since 1990
from 74 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.9%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 55.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 0.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
−29%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverdale, California?

Riverdale, California has about 2,416 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Riverdale, California?

The typical household in Riverdale, California earns about $29,886 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 $81,700, and the typical rent is about $536 a month.

How educated are people in Riverdale, California?

About 10.7% 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 26.5% 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 370 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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