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Riverside South

Texas · San Antonio · 8,981 residents · 1.423 sq mi
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Riverside South has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,936. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $150,809. At a median age of 34.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Riverside South; 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 34.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,981
Population density
6,311 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,936
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,434
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,809
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,127
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.6%
37.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic3.8%(343)
Black3.1%(281)
Hispanic / Latino91.7%(8,239)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(118)
Diversity Score19.5%(1,749)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.8%(343)
Black3.1%(281)
Hispanic / Latino91.7%(8,239)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(118)
Diversity Score19.5%(1,749)
Diversity Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
62.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
Foreign born
16.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
26.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
47.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
52.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverside South, San Antonio, Texas?

Riverside South, San Antonio, Texas has about 8,981 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverside South, San Antonio, Texas?

The typical household in Riverside South, San Antonio, Texas earns about $51,936 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverside South, San Antonio, Texas expensive?

In Riverside South, San Antonio, Texas, the median home is worth about $150,809, and the typical rent is about $1,127 a month.

How educated are people in Riverside South, San Antonio, Texas?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Riverside South, San Antonio, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverside South, San Antonio, Texas?

About 24.1% of people in Riverside South, San Antonio, Texas 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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