CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Riverside

Ohio · 24,474 residents · 9.726 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Dayton metro area
Compare
The short version

Riverside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,486. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $95,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,474
+4%since 2000
from 23,545 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,516 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,421 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
−4%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
07K14K21K28K1990201020202024Riverside
202424K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,486
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,034 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,177
+45%since 2000
from $18,702 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,800
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$862
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
46.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−12%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Riverside on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(21,321)
Black4.2%(990)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(364)
Asian1.7%(411)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.1%(4,257)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(18,682)
Black8.3%(2,029)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(1,260)
Asian2.9%(712)
Other5.6%(1,376)
Diversity Score47.9%(11,718)
Diversity Score
48
+165%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Riverside

Edgewater
Pop 24,795
Ensley
Pop 23,760
Sunny Isles Beach
Pop 22,395
Liberty Triangle
Pop 24,888
Places similar to Riverside
Head to head

Compare Riverside to nearby cities

RIVERSIDE VS
Dayton
Income$45,247−7%
Home value$100,600+5%
Population136,688+453%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RIVERSIDE VS
Beavercreek
Income$110,088+127%
Home value$279,600+192%
Population48,134+95%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RIVERSIDE VS
Oakwood
Income$156,667+223%
Home value$370,100+286%
Population9,441−62%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RIVERSIDE VS
Huber Heights
Income$79,131+63%
Home value$177,300+85%
Population43,905+78%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverside, Ohio?

Riverside, Ohio has about 24,474 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverside, Ohio?

The typical household in Riverside, Ohio earns about $48,486 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverside, Ohio expensive?

In Riverside, Ohio, the median home is worth about $95,800, and the typical rent is about $862 a month.

How educated are people in Riverside, Ohio?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Riverside, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverside, Ohio?

About 14.8% of people in Riverside, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riverside, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Riverside, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23,003 residents, a change of about 1564 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Ohio
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Riverside with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →