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Riverfront

Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 2,372 residents · 2.683 sq mi
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The short version

Riverfront is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $520,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 120% more than the Philadelphia median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Riverfront; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,372
Population density
884 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$136,250
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$93,081
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$520,500
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,441
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.6%
50.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(1,626)
Black7.8%(185)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(163)
Asian12.3%(291)
Other4.5%(107)
Diversity Score62.8%(1,489)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(1,626)
Black7.8%(185)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(163)
Asian12.3%(291)
Other4.5%(107)
Diversity Score62.8%(1,489)
Diversity Score
63
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
Female
52.9%
Foreign born
14.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverfront, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Riverfront, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 2,372 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverfront, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Riverfront, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $136,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverfront, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Riverfront, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $520,500, and the typical rent is about $2,441 a month.

How educated are people in Riverfront, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 78.3% of adults age 25 and over in Riverfront, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverfront, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 3.8% of people in Riverfront, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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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