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Riverdale

New Jersey · 3,559 residents · 2.026 sq mi
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Riverdale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,328. Population has grown 42% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $375,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,559
+42%since 2000
from 2,498 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,757 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 1,233 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+8%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Riverdale
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,328
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,675
+27%since 2000
from $31,187 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
57.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$375,200
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $203,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,510
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $951 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−18.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.0%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+52%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(3,014)
Black1.2%(42)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(256)
Asian5.3%(187)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.2%(1,111)
Diversity Score
31
+60%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.9%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverdale, New Jersey?

Riverdale, New Jersey has about 3,559 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Riverdale, New Jersey earns about $86,328 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 $375,200, and the typical rent is about $1,510 a month.

How educated are people in Riverdale, New Jersey?

About 30.4% 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 2.6% 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 1,189 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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

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