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Riverdale

Georgia · 15,129 residents · 4.39 sq mi
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Riverdale has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,972. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $109,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,129
+21%since 2000
from 12,478 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,446 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 2,842 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+21%since 2000
from 29.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K11K13K15K17K1990201020202024Riverdale
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,972
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,530 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,739
+54%since 2000
from $15,377 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,900
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$994
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $666 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
54.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−14%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18.4%(2,298)
Black66.8%(8,339)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(600)
Asian7.7%(964)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.1%(7,623)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.1%(620)
Black77.8%(11,776)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(1,375)
Asian5.8%(881)
Other1%(154)
Diversity Score44.2%(6,682)
Diversity Score
44
−28%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+57%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 75.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.2%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
14.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.5%
−60.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverdale, Georgia?

Riverdale, Georgia has about 15,129 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverdale, Georgia?

The typical household in Riverdale, Georgia earns about $55,972 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverdale, Georgia expensive?

In Riverdale, Georgia, the median home is worth about $109,900, and the typical rent is about $994 a month.

How educated are people in Riverdale, Georgia?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Riverdale, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverdale, Georgia?

About 15.1% of people in Riverdale, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riverdale, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Riverdale, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,770 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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