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Riverdale

New Jersey · 4,144 residents (2025 est.) · 2.026 sq mi
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Riverdale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,950. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 65% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $395,900. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% 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
4,112
+65%since 2000
from 2,498 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,030 / sq mi
+65%since 2000
from 1,233 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.2
+35%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,144 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Riverdale
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,950
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,340
+87%since 2000
from $31,187 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.5%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+24%since 2010
from 0.327 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$395,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $203,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,424
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $951 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+34%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(2,265)
Black1.1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(110)
Asian2.7%(68)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.5%(488)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(3,333)
Black0.9%(37)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(427)
Asian3.3%(135)
Other4.4%(180)
Diversity Score41.1%(1,692)
Diversity Score
41
+111%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+65%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 79.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.2%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
14.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2017
from 89.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2016
from 81.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 7.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverdale, New Jersey?

Riverdale, New Jersey has about 4,112 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverdale, New Jersey?

The typical household in Riverdale, New Jersey earns about $102,950 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverdale, New Jersey expensive?

In Riverdale, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $395,900, and the typical rent is about $2,424 a month.

How educated are people in Riverdale, New Jersey?

About 47.0% of adults age 25 and over in Riverdale, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverdale, New Jersey?

About 7.7% of people in Riverdale, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riverdale, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Riverdale, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,742 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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

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