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Riverdale

Michigan · Detroit · 8,129 residents · 1.728 sq mi
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The short version

Riverdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,693. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $91,115. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Riverdale; 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 33.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,129
Population density
4,704 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,693
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$17,883
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.2%
Information4.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,115
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,111
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.2%
48.8% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic7%(573)
Black85.8%(6,978)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(102)
Asian1.3%(103)
Other4.6%(373)
Diversity Score32%(2,599)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7%(573)
Black85.8%(6,978)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(102)
Asian1.3%(103)
Other4.6%(373)
Diversity Score32%(2,599)
Diversity Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
Female
54.3%
Foreign born
1.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverdale, Detroit, Michigan?

Riverdale, Detroit, Michigan has about 8,129 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverdale, Detroit, Michigan?

The typical household in Riverdale, Detroit, Michigan earns about $40,693 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverdale, Detroit, Michigan expensive?

In Riverdale, Detroit, Michigan, the median home is worth about $91,115, and the typical rent is about $1,111 a month.

How educated are people in Riverdale, Detroit, Michigan?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Riverdale, Detroit, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverdale, Detroit, Michigan?

About 25.8% of people in Riverdale, Detroit, Michigan 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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