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Riviera Beach

Florida · 37,604 residents · 8.278 sq mi
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Riviera Beach has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,228. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $218,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,604
+26%since 2000
from 29,884 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,543 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 3,610 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+11%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K30K33K36K40K1990201020202024Riviera Beach
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,228
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,111 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,550
+34%since 2000
from $19,847 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,300
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,209
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $587 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
46.2% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+66%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic25.4%(7,586)
Black67.1%(20,066)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(1,348)
Asian1%(295)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.7%(17,241)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.1%(8,302)
Black60.8%(22,877)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(4,040)
Asian2.9%(1,087)
Other3%(1,121)
Diversity Score70.5%(26,501)
Diversity Score
70
+22%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
20.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.3%
−61.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riviera Beach, Florida?

Riviera Beach, Florida has about 37,604 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riviera Beach, Florida?

The typical household in Riviera Beach, Florida earns about $48,228 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riviera Beach, Florida expensive?

In Riviera Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $218,300, and the typical rent is about $1,209 a month.

How educated are people in Riviera Beach, Florida?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Riviera Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riviera Beach, Florida?

About 20.0% of people in Riviera Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riviera Beach, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Riviera Beach, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,965 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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