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Riverside

California · 314,998 residents · 81.149 sq mi
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Riverside has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,738. Population has grown 23% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $389,500. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
314,998
+23%since 2000
from 255,166 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,882 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 3,144 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.3
+12%since 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
217K246K276K306K336K1990201020202024Riverside
2024319K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,738
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,646 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,144
+52%since 2000
from $17,882 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$389,500
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,466
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $670 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
45.8% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+64%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.6%(116,254)
Black7.1%(18,051)
Hispanic / Latino38.1%(97,315)
Asian5.6%(14,233)
Other0%
Diversity Score76.4%(194,878)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.7%(87,213)
Black6%(18,832)
Hispanic / Latino54.7%(172,386)
Asian7.1%(22,450)
Other3.6%(11,232)
Diversity Score75.8%(238,908)
Diversity Score
76
−1%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+53%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
22.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−70.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverside, California?

Riverside, California has about 314,998 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverside, California?

The typical household in Riverside, California earns about $72,738 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverside, California expensive?

In Riverside, California, the median home is worth about $389,500, and the typical rent is about $1,466 a month.

How educated are people in Riverside, California?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Riverside, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverside, California?

About 13.2% of people in Riverside, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riverside, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Riverside, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 88,493 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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

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