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Riverside

Connecticut · 8,843 residents · 2.421 sq mi
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Riverside is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $235,893. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $1,527,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 195% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,843
+3%since 2019
from 8,604 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,653 / sq mi
+3%since 2019
from 3,554 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
−3%since 2019
from 42.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K201020202024Riverside
20249K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$235,893
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $215,791 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$113,382
+3%since 2019
from $110,348 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 77.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services31.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration27.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,527,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,383,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,383
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,168 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 80.4% in 2019
23.1% rent
Afford Score
6.5
+1%since 2019
from 6.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(6,173)
Black1.7%(144)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(987)
Asian12.9%(1,110)
Other2.2%(190)
Diversity Score56.8%(4,890)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(6,500)
Black1%(92)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(929)
Asian10.1%(895)
Other3.1%(272)
Diversity Score52.1%(4,610)
Diversity Score
52
−8%since 2019
from 57 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2019
from 73.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 96.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
37.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 35.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.3 min
+3%since 2019
from 37.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
53.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 58.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 58.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
68.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 61.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 46.3% in 2019
Female
51.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 53.7% in 2019
Foreign born
28.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 26.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverside, Connecticut?

Riverside, Connecticut has about 8,843 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverside, Connecticut?

The typical household in Riverside, Connecticut earns about $235,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverside, Connecticut expensive?

In Riverside, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $1,527,400, and the typical rent is about $2,383 a month.

How educated are people in Riverside, Connecticut?

About 80.0% of adults age 25 and over in Riverside, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverside, Connecticut?

About 4.2% of people in Riverside, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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

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