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River Ridge

Florida · 5,149 residents · 4.193 sq mi
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River Ridge is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,798. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $327,000. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. 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 47.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,149
−1%since 2023
from 5,191 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,228 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 1,238 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
47.0
−3%since 2023
from 48.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K201020202024River Ridge
20245K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,798
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $86,786 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,895
−6%since 2023
from $48,629 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
−18%since 2023
from 0.508 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$327,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $303,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,194
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,058 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 82.2% in 2023
19.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2023
from 26.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 38.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−9%since 2023
from 3.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(4,437)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(551)
Asian0.9%(45)
Other3%(158)
Diversity Score32.1%(1,668)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(4,503)
Black0.7%(35)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(356)
Asian0.6%(30)
Other4.4%(225)
Diversity Score28.6%(1,470)
Diversity Score
29
−11%since 2023
from 32 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 26.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 92.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+2%since 2023
from 31.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 81.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 64.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 43.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
Female
51.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
Foreign born
8.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 89.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in River Ridge, Florida?

River Ridge, Florida has about 5,149 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in River Ridge, Florida?

The typical household in River Ridge, Florida earns about $102,798 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is River Ridge, Florida expensive?

In River Ridge, Florida, the median home is worth about $327,000, and the typical rent is about $2,194 a month.

How educated are people in River Ridge, Florida?

About 27.5% of adults age 25 and over in River Ridge, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in River Ridge, Florida?

About 6.1% of people in River Ridge, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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