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Riverside County

California · 1,545,387 residents · 7,209.253 sq mi
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Riverside County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,887. Population has grown 32% since 1990. Median home value is $135,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,545,387
+32%since 1990
from 1,170,413 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
214 / sq mi
+32%since 1990
from 162 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.1
+5%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.0M1.4M1.8M2.2M2.6M1990201020202024Riverside County
20242.5M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,887
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,081 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,689
+29%since 1990
from $14,510 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.2%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,000
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $138,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $572 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
68.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 67.4% in 1990
31.1% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−25%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Riverside County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(895,938)
Black5.4%(63,396)
Hispanic / Latino25.8%(302,286)
Asian3.6%(41,556)
Diversity Score71.5%(836,642)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51%(788,831)
Black6%(92,403)
Hispanic / Latino36.2%(559,575)
Asian3.6%(55,199)
Diversity Score72.1%(1,114,375)
Diversity Score
72
+1%since 1990
from 71 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
−11%since 1990
from 26.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Pop 2,358,182
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Pop 2,224,091
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Compare Riverside County to nearby counties

RIVERSIDE COUNTY VS
Imperial County
Income$57,681+34%
Home value$309,600+129%
Population181,411−93%
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY VS
San Diego County
Income$106,268+148%
Home value$854,700+533%
Population3,282,248+29%
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY VS
San Bernardino County
Income$85,478+99%
Home value$505,000+274%
Population2,224,091−13%
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY VS
Orange County
Income$116,289+171%
Home value$962,600+613%
Population3,149,507+24%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverside County, California?

Riverside County, California has about 1,545,387 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Riverside County, California?

The typical household in Riverside County, California earns about $42,887 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverside County, California expensive?

In Riverside County, California, the median home is worth about $135,000, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Riverside County, California?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Riverside County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverside County, California?

About 14.2% of people in Riverside County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riverside County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Riverside County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 374,974 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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