Riverside County, CA Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Riverside County?
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There are 2,524,937 residents in Riverside County, with a median age of 36. Of this, 50.21% are males and 49.79% are females. US-born citizens make up 77.02% of the resident pool in Riverside County, while non-US-born citizens account for 13.37%. Additionally, 9.62% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 2,235,067 people in Riverside County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 2,235,067 people in Riverside County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 2,524,937 | 0.9% |
| Male Population | 1,267,680 | 1.2% |
| Female Population | 1,257,257 | 0.6% |
Male population 50.21%
Female population 49.79%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36 | 0.0% |
| Citizen US Born | 1,944,682 | 0.7% |
| Citizen not US Born | 337,460 | 4.0% |
| Not Citizen | 242,795 | -1.4% |
Citizen US Born 77.02%
Citizen not US Born 13.37%
Not Citizen 9.62%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 9,885 | 4.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 135,883 | -9.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 95,731 | 0.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 23,604 | -6.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 2,235,067 | 1.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.4%
Moved from Same County 5.43%
Moved from Same State 3.83%
Moved from Different State 0.94%
Same House as Last Year 89.4%
What are the employment statistics in Riverside County?
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White-collar workers make up 73.87% of the working population in Riverside County, while blue-collar employees account for 26.13%. There are also 115,385 entrepreneurs in Riverside County (10.33% of the workforce); 768,276 workers employed in private companies (68.75%); and 170,453 people working in governmental institutions (15.25%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 825,430 | 2.4% |
| Blue Collar | 292,006 | 3.8% |
White Collar 73.87%
Blue Collar 26.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 115,385 | 3.5% |
| Private Companies | 768,276 | 2.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 170,453 | 2.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 63,322 | 9.0% |
Self Employees 10.33%
Private Companies 68.75%
Governmental Workers 15.25%
Not for Profit Companies 5.67%
How many households are there in Riverside County?
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There are a total of 782,621 households in Riverside County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 74.23% of these Riverside County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 25.77%. Additionally, 37.48% of households have children and 62.52% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 782,621 | 1.3% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | 0.0% |
| Family Households | 580,912 | 2.0% |
| Non-family Households | 201,709 | -0.7% |
Family Households 74.23%
Non-family Households 25.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 293,347 | 1.5% |
| Households without Children | 489,274 | 1.1% |
Households with Children 37.48%
Households without Children 62.52%
What are the median and average incomes in Riverside County?
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The average annual household income in Riverside County is $106,881, while the median household income sits at $83,139 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $87,990, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $101,915. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $52,433 and $60,117, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $106,881 | 10.3% |
| Median Household Income | $83,139 | 14.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 279,731 | -3.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 2,183,401 | 1.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Riverside County?
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There are 887,678 housing units in Riverside County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1986. Of the 782,621 occupied housing units in Riverside County, 67.98% are owner-occupied, while 32.02% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.1% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $459,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,716 per month in Riverside County.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.1% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $459,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,716 per month in Riverside County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 887,678 | 0.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1986 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 20,933 | -0.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 16,246 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 54,640 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 66,373 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 123,505 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 182,966 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 130,722 | -3.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 214,720 | 0.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 71,821 | 16.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 5,752 | 133.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 782,621 | 1.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 531,994 | 1.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 250,627 | -0.0% |
Owner Occupied 67.98%
Renter Occupied 32.02%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 367,623 | 0.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 164,371 | 4.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $459,200 | 15.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $403,550 | 18.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,716 | 7.7% |
With Mortgage 69.1%
Without Mortgage 30.9%
What is the level of education in Riverside County?
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Approximately 35.7% of the population in Riverside County holds a high school degree (that's 698,342 residents), while 27.13% have attained a college certificate (530,657 locals) and 13.96% have a bachelor's degree (273,047 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 150,845 | 1.2% |
| Some High School | 698,342 | 1.4% |
| Some College | 530,657 | 0.6% |
| Associate Degree | 154,950 | 4.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 273,047 | 3.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 148,157 | 4.6% |
No High School 7.71%
Some High School 35.7%
Some College 27.13%
Associate Degree 7.92%
Bachelor's Degree 13.96%
Graduate Degree 7.57%
What is the marital status of Riverside County residents?
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A total of 713,839 people in Riverside County have never been married (which represents 34.71% of the total population), while 1,022,037 of them are wedded (49.69%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 39,178 (1.9%) and 185,121 (9%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 713,839 | 2.5% |
| Married | 1,022,037 | 1.1% |
| Separated | 39,178 | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 96,482 | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 185,121 | 0.7% |
Never Married 34.71%
Married 49.69%
Separated 1.9%
Widowed 4.69%
Divorced 9%
What are the most common means of transportation in Riverside County?
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The top three means of transportation people in Riverside County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 951,639 residents commute by car, 12,411 prefer going to work by walking and 5,827 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 951,639 | 1.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 5,827 | -12.2% |
| Railroad | 2,701 | 971.8% |
| Ferryboat | 91 | 51.7% |
| Bicycle | 2,317 | 6.1% |
| Motorcycle | 3,056 | -9.9% |
| TaxiCab | 665 | 50.5% |
| Walk | 12,411 | 0.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Riverside County by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92201 | 64,325 | 23,790 | $60,031.00 | $79,240.00 |
| 92203 | 33,558 | 12,109 | $90,708.00 | $114,443.00 |
| 92210 | 4,832 | 2,581 | $132,479.00 | $239,525.00 |
| 92211 | 26,741 | 13,181 | $82,917.00 | $121,368.00 |
| 92220 | 32,797 | 11,788 | $55,538.00 | $76,806.00 |
| 92223 | 61,686 | 19,156 | $99,983.00 | $114,386.00 |
| 92225 | 21,189 | 5,367 | $52,088.00 | $68,994.00 |
| 92230 | 2,039 | 719 | $73,750.00 | $89,515.00 |
| 92234 | 51,964 | 18,868 | $63,209.00 | $91,605.00 |
| 91752 | 37,173 | 9,679 | $108,779.00 | $125,916.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
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