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Riverside

Washington · Spokane · 6,504 residents · 1.427 sq mi
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The short version

Riverside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,399. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $362,866. The poverty rate of 45.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Spokane median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Riverside; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
12% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,504
Population density
4,558 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,399
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,514
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
45.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.561
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$362,866
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$985
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
11.5%
88.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(4,596)
Black4.3%(280)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(756)
Asian3%(197)
Other10.4%(675)
Diversity Score59.2%(3,850)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(4,596)
Black4.3%(280)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(756)
Asian3%(197)
Other10.4%(675)
Diversity Score59.2%(3,850)
Diversity Score
59
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
38.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
Female
45.6%
Foreign born
4.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverside, Spokane, Washington?

Riverside, Spokane, Washington has about 6,504 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverside, Spokane, Washington?

The typical household in Riverside, Spokane, Washington earns about $30,399 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverside, Spokane, Washington expensive?

In Riverside, Spokane, Washington, the median home is worth about $362,866, and the typical rent is about $985 a month.

How educated are people in Riverside, Spokane, Washington?

About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in Riverside, Spokane, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverside, Spokane, Washington?

About 45.1% of people in Riverside, Spokane, Washington 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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