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Riverdale

Virginia · 949 residents · 8.121 sq mi
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Riverdale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,219. Population has grown 25% since 2019. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $142,500. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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

949
+25%since 2019
from 758 in 2019
2010 – 2024
117 / sq mi
+25%since 2019
from 93 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
44.8
−8%since 2019
from 48.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
6628861K1K2K201020202024Riverdale
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$74,219
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $59,063 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$21,376
−6%since 2019
from $22,677 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.3%
+22.4 ptssince 2019
from 26.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
11.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2019
from 24.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade37.5%
US avg: 10%
Information28.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$142,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $125,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
76.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2019
from 88.4% in 2019
23.4% rent
1.9
−10%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(537)
Black29.2%(221)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.6%(391)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(651)
Black20.8%(197)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(64)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score55.7%(529)
56
+8%since 2019
from 52 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2019
from 13.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2019
from 76.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
1.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
+6%since 2019
from 14.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
77.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2019
from 86.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
45.2%
−14.4 ptssince 2019
from 59.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
19.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 23.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

37.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2019
from 47.2% in 2019
62.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2019
from 52.8% in 2019
1.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
1.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Riverdale, Virginia?

Riverdale, Virginia has about 949 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverdale, Virginia?

The typical household in Riverdale, Virginia earns about $74,219 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 $142,500.

How educated are people in Riverdale, Virginia?

About 20.1% 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 11.4% 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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