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Riverside

New York · 4,038 residents · 2.647 sq mi
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Riverside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,318. Population has grown 40% since 2000. Renters pay a median $2,846 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
72% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,038
+40%since 2000
from 2,875 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,526 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 1,086 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.3
−8%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9312K3K4K5K1990201020202024Riverside
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,318
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,208 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,418
+134%since 2000
from $13,428 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.6%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
+10%since 2010
from 0.462 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food12.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$2,846
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $883 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
28.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Riverside on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.8%(1,518)
Black34.4%(989)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(278)
Asian0.7%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.7%(2,060)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(2,149)
Black17.8%(719)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(788)
Asian9.3%(377)
Other0.1%(5)
Diversity Score79.8%(3,222)
Diversity Score
80
+11%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
+27.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.7%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+114%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−16.4 ptssince 2011
from 25.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2011
from 29.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Female
41.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Foreign born
27.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−54.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2012
from 28.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
−48.0 ptssince 2013
from 57.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.5%
+22.1 ptssince 2017
from 60.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.8%
−21.6 ptssince 2016
from 88.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2016
from 11.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverside, New York?

Riverside, New York has about 4,038 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Riverside, New York earns about $59,318 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverside, New York expensive?

In Riverside, New York, the typical rent is about $2,846 a month.

How educated are people in Riverside, New York?

About 32.9% of adults age 25 and over in Riverside, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverside, New York?

About 16.6% of people in Riverside, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riverside, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Riverside, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,738 residents, a change of about 211 percent over that period.

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

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