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Riverlea

Ohio · 578 residents (2025 est.) · 0.151 sq mi
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Riverlea is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $161,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 89% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $572,500. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
89% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
543
+9%since 2000
from 499 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,596 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 3,305 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
−6%since 2000
from 47.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:578 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4755195636076511990201020202024Riverlea
2024543
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$161,250
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,737 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$84,450
+71%since 2000
from $49,374 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.4%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
−12%since 2010
from 0.471 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$572,500
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $216,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $708 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
8.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.3%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+56%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(472)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(7)
Asian1.8%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86%(467)
Black1.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian3.1%(17)
Other8.7%(47)
Diversity Score31.4%(171)
Diversity Score
31
+293%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
89.3%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 98.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
41.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.7%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.8%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 75.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
80.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 6.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−97.1 ptssince 2013
from 97.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2017
from 88.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverlea, Ohio?

Riverlea, Ohio has about 543 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverlea, Ohio?

The typical household in Riverlea, Ohio earns about $161,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverlea, Ohio expensive?

In Riverlea, Ohio, the median home is worth about $572,500, and the typical rent is about $1,500 a month.

How educated are people in Riverlea, Ohio?

About 89.3% of adults age 25 and over in Riverlea, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverlea, Ohio?

About 1.1% of people in Riverlea, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riverlea, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Riverlea, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 53 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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