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CITY · 2020 ACS

Riverdale

Michigan · 281 residents · 0.69 sq mi
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Riverdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,446. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $53,600. The poverty rate of 31.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
281
+12%vs 2021
vs 252 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Median age
42.4
−22%vs 2021
vs 54.6 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
21022924926828820202024Riverdale
2024216
20202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.8%(22)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.6%(10)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.5%(21)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195%(14)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.4%(18)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410%(28)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414.9%(42)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5422.1%(62)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6410.7%(30)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 745.7%(16)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.7%(16)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.7%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,446
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $39,219 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2021
Per capita income
$21,216
−14%vs 2021
vs $24,737 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
−11.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 36.9% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.8%
+5.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 26.6% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing9.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $49,300 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.6%
−8.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 87.4% in 2021
21.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+20%vs 2021
vs 1.3 in 2021
2020 – 2021
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(252)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American19.9%(59)
German7.4%(22)
English6.1%(18)
French5.7%(17)
Irish4.1%(12)
Dutch2.7%(8)
Polish2.7%(8)
Scottish0.7%(2)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest French population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
−8.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+7.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 85.8% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.9% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
−38%vs 2021
vs 56.6 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.9%
+7.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 57.4% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.2% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−6.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 59.3% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−9.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.2% in 2021
Female
49.0%
−1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.8% in 2021
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−3.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.9% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married34.7%(25)
Married50%(36)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced15.3%(11)
Women 15+
Never married15.2%(12)
Married64.6%(51)
Widowed11.4%(9)
Divorced8.9%(7)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverdale, Michigan?

Riverdale, Michigan has about 281 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverdale, Michigan?

The typical household in Riverdale, Michigan earns about $35,446 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverdale, Michigan expensive?

In Riverdale, Michigan, the median home is worth about $53,600.

How educated are people in Riverdale, Michigan?

About 8.1% 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 31.8% 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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