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Riverhead

New York · 14,993 residents · 15.093 sq mi
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Riverhead has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,865. Population has grown 43% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $357,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,993
+43%since 2000
from 10,513 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
993 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 697 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+4%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K10K12K14K16K1990201020202024Riverhead
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,865
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,330 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,633
+84%since 2000
from $17,746 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$357,700
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,492
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $762 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
43.5% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+52%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(6,742)
Black23.5%(2,470)
Hispanic / Latino9%(949)
Asian1.1%(119)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.9%(6,617)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(6,853)
Black11.4%(1,716)
Hispanic / Latino37.8%(5,674)
Asian1.5%(225)
Other2.7%(408)
Diversity Score78.5%(11,770)
Diversity Score
79
+25%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+63%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
26.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−66.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverhead, New York?

Riverhead, New York has about 14,993 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverhead, New York?

The typical household in Riverhead, New York earns about $64,865 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverhead, New York expensive?

In Riverhead, New York, the median home is worth about $357,700, and the typical rent is about $1,492 a month.

How educated are people in Riverhead, New York?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Riverhead, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverhead, New York?

About 12.4% of people in Riverhead, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riverhead, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Riverhead, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,179 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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

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