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Downtown

California · Riverside · 11,067 residents · 3.306 sq mi
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The short version

Downtown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,187. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $665,174. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $665,174, the poverty rate sits 39% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Downtown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
36% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,067
Population density
3,348 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,187
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$36,915
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$665,174
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,552
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.8%
64.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic30.1%(3,330)
Black10.4%(1,156)
Hispanic / Latino53.1%(5,882)
Asian3%(333)
Other3.3%(366)
Diversity Score76.8%(8,495)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.1%(3,330)
Black10.4%(1,156)
Hispanic / Latino53.1%(5,882)
Asian3%(333)
Other3.3%(366)
Diversity Score76.8%(8,495)
Diversity Score
77
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Foreign born
11.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
27.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downtown, Riverside, California?

Downtown, Riverside, California has about 11,067 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Downtown, Riverside, California earns about $80,187 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downtown, Riverside, California expensive?

In Downtown, Riverside, California, the median home is worth about $665,174, and the typical rent is about $1,552 a month.

How educated are people in Downtown, Riverside, California?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Downtown, Riverside, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Downtown, Riverside, California?

About 17.3% of people in Downtown, Riverside, California 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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