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Riverdale

Michigan · 216 residents · 0.69 sq mi
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Population has fallen 18% since 2023, a loss of 46 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $90,500. The poverty rate of 40.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% 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
216
−18%since 2023
from 262 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
313 / sq mi
−18%since 2023
from 380 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
−14%since 2023
from 45.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
21022924926828820202024Riverdale
2024216
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$25,497
−2%since 2023
from $25,908 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 36.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
−3%since 2023
from 0.466 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $85,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
33.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 30.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(239)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(8)
Diversity Score20.5%(54)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(187)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(12)
Diversity Score30.2%(65)
Diversity Score
30
+47%since 2023
from 20 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
−5%since 2023
from 19.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 67.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.3% in 2023
Female
53.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 88.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverdale, Michigan?

Riverdale, Michigan has about 216 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Riverdale, Michigan expensive?

In Riverdale, Michigan, the median home is worth about $90,500.

How educated are people in Riverdale, Michigan?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Riverdale, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverdale, Michigan?

About 40.3% of people in Riverdale, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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

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