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Riverside County

California · 2,418,185 residents · 7,209.253 sq mi
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Riverside County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,732. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $368,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,418,185
+56%since 2000
from 1,545,387 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
335 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 214 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+11%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.0M1.4M1.8M2.2M2.6M1990201020202024Riverside County
20242.5M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,732
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,887 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,913
+60%since 2000
from $18,689 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$368,100
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,447
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $660 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
33.4% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+65%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51%(788,831)
Black6%(92,403)
Hispanic / Latino36.2%(559,575)
Asian3.6%(55,199)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.1%(1,114,375)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.6%(788,235)
Black6.1%(146,762)
Hispanic / Latino49.7%(1,202,295)
Asian6.8%(164,889)
Other3.6%(87,775)
Diversity Score78.5%(1,899,102)
Segregation Score35.8%(864,727)
Diversity Score
79
+9%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
21.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Riverside County to nearby counties

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Imperial County
Income$57,681−18%
Home value$309,600−16%
Population181,411−93%
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY VS
San Diego County
Income$106,268+50%
Home value$854,700+132%
Population3,282,248+29%
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY VS
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Income$85,478+21%
Home value$505,000+37%
Population2,224,091−13%
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY VS
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Income$116,289+64%
Home value$962,600+162%
Population3,149,507+24%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverside County, California?

Riverside County, California has about 2,418,185 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Riverside County, California earns about $70,732 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 $368,100, and the typical rent is about $1,447 a month.

How educated are people in Riverside County, California?

About 23.2% 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 12.5% 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 1,247,772 residents, a change of about 107 percent over that period.

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