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California · Riverside · 19,330 residents · 3.452 sq mi
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University has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,436. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $525,976. At a median age of 24.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 36.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Riverside median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up University; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
12% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,330
Population density
5,600 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
24.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,436
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,467
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$525,976
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,865
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
11.7%
88.3% rent
Vacancy rate
24.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic23.3%(4,507)
Black9.5%(1,829)
Hispanic / Latino36.9%(7,135)
Asian25.2%(4,880)
Other5.1%(979)
Diversity Score91.8%(17,739)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.3%(4,507)
Black9.5%(1,829)
Hispanic / Latino36.9%(7,135)
Asian25.2%(4,880)
Other5.1%(979)
Diversity Score91.8%(17,739)
Diversity Score
92
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
24.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Foreign born
16.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
51.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in University, Riverside, California?

University, Riverside, California has about 19,330 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in University, Riverside, California earns about $64,436 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is University, Riverside, California expensive?

In University, Riverside, California, the median home is worth about $525,976, and the typical rent is about $1,865 a month.

How educated are people in University, Riverside, California?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in University, Riverside, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 36.2% of people in University, 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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