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Riverside

Missouri · 4,013 residents · 5.527 sq mi
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Riverside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,012. Population has grown 35% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $233,900. Households here earn about 37% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,013
+35%since 2000
from 2,979 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
726 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 539 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Riverside
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,012
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,679 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,605
+83%since 2000
from $17,771 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,900
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$748
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
37.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.3% in 2000
62.4% rent
Afford Score
6.5
+102%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(2,430)
Black5.8%(173)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(211)
Asian2.3%(69)
Other0%
Diversity Score35%(1,043)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(2,430)
Black17.3%(694)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(374)
Asian4.1%(165)
Other3.4%(138)
Diversity Score68.1%(2,735)
Diversity Score
68
+95%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+57%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
46.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−66.5 ptssince 2013
from 73.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverside, Missouri?

Riverside, Missouri has about 4,013 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverside, Missouri?

The typical household in Riverside, Missouri earns about $36,012 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverside, Missouri expensive?

In Riverside, Missouri, the median home is worth about $233,900, and the typical rent is about $748 a month.

How educated are people in Riverside, Missouri?

About 33.9% of adults age 25 and over in Riverside, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverside, Missouri?

About 18.4% of people in Riverside, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riverside, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Riverside, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,013 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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