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Riverview

Michigan · 12,490 residents · 4.574 sq mi
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Riverview has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,841. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $152,800. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,490
−6%since 2000
from 13,272 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,731 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 2,902 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.2
+11%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K13K14K14K1990201020202024Riverview
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,841
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,623 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,248
+38%since 2000
from $25,460 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
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
$152,800
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$901
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $584 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
36.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−16%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(12,227)
Black2.1%(275)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(327)
Asian1.9%(248)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.5%(2,063)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(10,333)
Black5.2%(649)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(679)
Asian1.5%(193)
Other1.7%(208)
Diversity Score32.4%(4,051)
Diversity Score
32
+109%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+67%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverview, Michigan?

Riverview, Michigan has about 12,490 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverview, Michigan?

The typical household in Riverview, Michigan earns about $59,841 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverview, Michigan expensive?

In Riverview, Michigan, the median home is worth about $152,800, and the typical rent is about $901 a month.

How educated are people in Riverview, Michigan?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Riverview, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverview, Michigan?

About 8.1% of people in Riverview, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riverview, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Riverview, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,404 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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