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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Riverside

New York · 2,875 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 $28,208. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 1,575 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,500. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,875
+121%since 1990
from 1,300 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,086 / sq mi
+121%since 1990
from 491 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
−34%since 1990
from 56.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9312K3K4K5K1990201020202024Riverside
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,208
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,393 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,428
+8%since 1990
from $12,475 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.0%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,500
−67%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $112,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2019
$883
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $545 in 1990
US average: $602
77.1%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
22.9% rent
1.7
−72%since 1990
from 6.1 in 1990
1990 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(796)
Black36.9%(480)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score61.8%(804)
2000
White, non-Hispanic52.8%(1,518)
Black34.4%(989)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(278)
Asian0.7%(21)
Diversity Score71.7%(2,060)
72
+16%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.9%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.5%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 55.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
−9%since 1990
from 17.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverside, New York?

Riverside, New York has about 2,875 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Riverside, New York earns about $28,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverside, New York expensive?

In Riverside, New York, the median home is worth about $48,500, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.

How educated are people in Riverside, New York?

About 5.9% 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 21.0% 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 1,575 residents, a change of about 121 percent over that period.

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

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