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Riverside

New York · 497 residents · 0.301 sq mi
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Riverside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,607. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 97 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,300. Households here earn about 43% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
497
−16%since 2000
from 594 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,651 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,973 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+13%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3824575326076821990201020202024Riverside
2024624
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,607
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,659 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,148
+8%since 2000
from $17,697 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $581 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.1%
−28.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+37%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(571)
Black1.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(42)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(466)
Black3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(6)
Diversity Score15.4%(77)
Diversity Score
15
+118%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.1%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverside, New York?

Riverside, New York has about 497 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Riverside, New York earns about $31,607 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 $66,300, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Riverside, New York?

About 8.1% 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 10.4% of people in Riverside, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riverside, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Riverside, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 72 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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