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Riverlea

Ohio · 599 residents · 0.151 sq mi
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Riverlea is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,250. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $400,000. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 126% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
80% 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
599
+20%since 2000
from 499 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,967 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 3,305 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
−5%since 2000
from 47.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4755195636076511990201020202024Riverlea
2024543
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,250
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,737 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,098
+40%since 2000
from $49,374 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$400,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $216,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $708 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
12.5% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+34%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(546)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(8)
Asian1.3%(8)
Other2.4%(15)
Diversity Score13.6%(81)
Diversity Score
14
+70%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 98.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
37.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+80%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 75.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
72.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−94.1 ptssince 2013
from 97.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverlea, Ohio?

Riverlea, Ohio has about 599 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverlea, Ohio?

The typical household in Riverlea, Ohio earns about $131,250 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 $400,000, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Riverlea, Ohio?

About 79.8% 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 0.3% 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 109 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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