CensusEasy
CITY

Riviera Beach

Maryland · 12,192 residents · 2.63 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Baltimore metro area
Compare
The short version

Riviera Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,672. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $350,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,192
−4%since 2000
from 12,695 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,636 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 4,827 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
+6%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Riviera Beach
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,672
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,150 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,312
+110%since 2000
from $23,982 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.6%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
+6%since 2010
from 0.330 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$350,300
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,972
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $790 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
18.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.7%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+42%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
RELATED:See current rent listings in Riviera Beach on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(11,955)
Black2.1%(269)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(175)
Asian1%(127)
Other0%
Diversity Score11%(1,402)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(9,368)
Black7.7%(942)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(494)
Asian3.1%(382)
Other8.3%(1,006)
Diversity Score49.3%(6,008)
Diversity Score
49
+346%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+53%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 75.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.6%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2012
from 9.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2017
from 88.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Riviera Beach

Olympia Heights
Pop 12,399
Lakeland Highlands
Pop 12,102
Gateway
Pop 11,176
Atlantic Beach
Pop 13,245
Places similar to Riviera Beach
Head to head

Compare Riviera Beach to nearby cities

RIVIERA BEACH VS
Pasadena
Income$129,727+15%
Home value$423,400+21%
Population34,309+181%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RIVIERA BEACH VS
Glen Burnie
Income$88,280−22%
Home value$348,900same
Population72,590+495%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RIVIERA BEACH VS
Lake Shore
Income$130,689+16%
Home value$473,600+35%
Population18,249+50%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RIVIERA BEACH VS
Edgemere
Income$103,165−8%
Home value$372,600+6%
Population9,061−26%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Riviera Beach, Maryland?

Riviera Beach, Maryland has about 12,192 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Riviera Beach, Maryland earns about $112,672 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riviera Beach, Maryland expensive?

In Riviera Beach, Maryland, the median home is worth about $350,300, and the typical rent is about $1,972 a month.

How educated are people in Riviera Beach, Maryland?

About 31.1% of adults age 25 and over in Riviera Beach, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riviera Beach, Maryland?

About 4.7% of people in Riviera Beach, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riviera Beach, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Riviera Beach, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 816 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Maryland
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Riviera Beach with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →