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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Riverdale

New Jersey · 2,498 residents · 2.026 sq mi
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Riverdale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,083. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $203,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,498
+5%since 1990
from 2,370 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,233 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 1,170 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.2
+6%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Riverdale
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,083
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,187
+68%since 1990
from $18,582 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.3%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,500
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $179,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$951
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $738 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
82.2%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
17.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−28%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(2,326)
Black1.1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(32)
Asian0.3%(6)
Diversity Score7.7%(184)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(2,265)
Black1.1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(110)
Asian2.7%(68)
Diversity Score19.5%(488)
Diversity Score
20
+152%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 20.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.2%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 83.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
−28%since 1990
from 23.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverdale, New Jersey?

Riverdale, New Jersey has about 2,498 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Riverdale, New Jersey earns about $71,083 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 $203,500, and the typical rent is about $951 a month.

How educated are people in Riverdale, New Jersey?

About 30.9% 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 5.3% 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 128 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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