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Riverdale

Virginia · 1,077 residents · 8.121 sq mi
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Riverdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,694. Population has declined 5% since 2023. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $204,900. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,077
−5%since 2023
from 1,129 in 2023
2010 – 2024
133 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 139 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
34.3
+9%since 2023
from 31.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
6628861K1K2K201020202024Riverdale
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,694
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $61,779 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$29,677
+9%since 2023
from $27,117 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
7.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.412
+8%since 2023
from 0.383 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$204,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $177,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
78.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 77.2% in 2023
21.8% rent
0.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
14.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
37.6%
+21.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.4
+18%since 2023
from 2.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(921)
Black12.6%(142)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(66)
Diversity Score39.4%(445)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(949)
Black7.4%(80)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(48)
Diversity Score27%(291)
27
−31%since 2023
from 39 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 91.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
+15%since 2023
from 17.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
75.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 76.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
7.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
16.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
5.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
37.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
14.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
38.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 35.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

33.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 35.0% in 2023
66.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 65.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
10.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
41.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 42.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
6.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
84.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 83.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 98.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Riverdale, Virginia?

Riverdale, Virginia has about 1,077 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverdale, Virginia?

The typical household in Riverdale, Virginia earns about $60,694 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverdale, Virginia expensive?

In Riverdale, Virginia, the median home is worth about $204,900.

How educated are people in Riverdale, Virginia?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Riverdale, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverdale, Virginia?

About 7.5% of people in Riverdale, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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