La Sierra Acres is home to 16,250 people in Riverside. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 33% of people here were born outside the United States. The median age is 33.0, younger than the US median of 38.9. Getting to work takes 38 minutes on average. Median home value sits at $548,718. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up La Sierra Acres; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
16,250
Population density
2,580 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
6.30 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$99,604
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,969
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$548,718
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,897
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.1%
39.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
4.00 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
35.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.9%(2,266)
Black1.1%(171)
Hispanic / Latino77.9%(12,658)
Asian5.6%(915)
Other1.5%(240)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.9%(2,266)
Black1.1%(171)
Hispanic / Latino77.9%(12,658)
Asian5.6%(915)
Other1.5%(240)
Diversity Score
46
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in La Sierra Acres, Riverside, California?
La Sierra Acres, Riverside, California has about 16,250 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in La Sierra Acres, Riverside, California?
The typical household in La Sierra Acres, Riverside, California earns about $99,604 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is La Sierra Acres, Riverside, California expensive?
In La Sierra Acres, Riverside, California, the median home is worth about $548,718, and the typical rent is about $1,897 a month.
How educated are people in La Sierra Acres, Riverside, California?
About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in La Sierra Acres, Riverside, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in La Sierra Acres, Riverside, California?
About 11.1% of people in La Sierra Acres, Riverside, California live below the federal poverty line.
