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Riverside

New York · 423 residents · 0.301 sq mi
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Riverside has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,224. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 171 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
423
−29%since 2000
from 594 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,405 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 1,973 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+19%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3824575326076821990201020202024Riverside
2024624
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,224
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,659 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,076
+59%since 2000
from $17,697 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade42.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $581 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
18.6% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(384)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1.6%(7)
Diversity Score9.6%(41)
Diversity Score
10
+36%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.0%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
59.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverside, New York?

Riverside, New York has about 423 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Riverside, New York earns about $63,224 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 $87,300, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Riverside, New York?

About 11.6% 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 9.1% 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 146 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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