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Riverview

Delaware · 2,596 residents · 3.611 sq mi
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Riverview is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,162. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $319,900. With a median age of 54.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,596
+64%since 2000
from 1,583 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
719 / sq mi
+64%since 2000
from 438 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.4
+52%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9001K2K3K3K1990201020202024Riverview
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,162
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,219 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,654
+79%since 2000
from $22,766 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.377 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$319,900
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.4
+71%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
19
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(1,385)
Black7.1%(113)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(36)
Asian1.5%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.5%(403)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(2,202)
Black5.6%(145)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(167)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(82)
Diversity Score34%(883)
Diversity Score
34
+34%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+126%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.3%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
24.4%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.9%
+18.2 ptssince 2012
from 10.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−94.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2017
from 88.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 94.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverview, Delaware?

Riverview, Delaware has about 2,596 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverview, Delaware?

The typical household in Riverview, Delaware earns about $93,162 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverview, Delaware expensive?

In Riverview, Delaware, the median home is worth about $319,900.

How educated are people in Riverview, Delaware?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Riverview, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverview, Delaware?

About 8.2% of people in Riverview, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riverview, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Riverview, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,506 residents, a change of about 138 percent over that period.

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