Riviera Beach, FL Demographics
What is the population of Riviera Beach?
There are 37,668 residents in Riviera Beach, with a median age of 38.7. Of this, 48.3% are males and 51.7% are females. US-born citizens make up 75.29% of the resident pool in Riviera Beach, while non-US-born citizens account for 14.56%. Additionally, 10.15% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 32,517 people in Riviera Beach currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 37,668 | 1.0% |
| Male Population | 18,194 | 1.2% |
| Female Population | 19,474 | 0.8% |
Male Population 48.3%
Female Population 51.7%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38.7 | 3.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 28,361 | 0.4% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 5,485 | 3.3% |
| Not Citizen | 3,822 | 2.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 75.29%
Citizen not U.S. Born 14.56%
Not Citizen 10.15%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 237 | 3.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,436 | -1.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 621 | 23.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 369 | -41.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 32,517 | 1.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.64%
Moved from Same County 9.24%
Moved from Same State 1.67%
Moved from Different State 0.99%
Same House as Last Year 87.46%
What are the employment statistics in Riviera Beach?
White-collar workers make up 79.36% of the working population in Riviera Beach, while blue-collar employees account for 20.64%. There are also 1,972 entrepreneurs in Riviera Beach (11.84% of the workforce); 11,912 workers employed in private companies (71.5%); and 2,059 people working in governmental institutions (12.36%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 13,220 | 4.6% |
| Blue Collar | 3,439 | -8.0% |
White Collar 79.36%
Blue Collar 20.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,972 | 6.1% |
| Private Companies | 11,912 | 1.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,059 | 3.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 716 | -9.9% |
Self Employees 11.84%
Private Companies 71.5%
Governmental Workers 12.36%
Not for Profit Companies 4.3%
How many households are there in Riviera Beach?
There are a total of 13,416 households in Riviera Beach, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 61.68% of these Riviera Beach households, while non-family units account for the remaining 38.32%. Additionally, 29.42% of households have children and 70.58% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 13,416 | 0.3% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 8,275 | 1.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 5,141 | -0.9% |
Family Households 61.68%
Non-Family Households 38.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,947 | -0.2% |
| Households without Children | 9,469 | 0.5% |
Households with Children 29.42%
Households without Children 70.58%
What are the median and average incomes in Riviera Beach?
The average annual household income in Riviera Beach is $84,528, while the median household income sits at $57,851 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $61,366, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $62,364. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $29,211 and $49,076, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $84,528 | 8.5% |
| Median Household Income | $57,851 | 13.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 5 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 29,455 | -0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Riviera Beach?
There are 17,597 housing units in Riviera Beach, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1981. Of the 13,416 occupied housing units in Riviera Beach, 56.95% are owner-occupied, while 43.05% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 54.73% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $285,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,383 per month in Riviera Beach.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 17,597 | -0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1981 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 195 | -9.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 205 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,808 | -5.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,549 | -8.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,831 | 7.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,478 | 5.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,870 | -14.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3,915 | -0.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 656 | 26.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 90 | 87.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 13,416 | 0.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 7,641 | 7.7% |
| Renter Occupied | $5,775 | -8.0% |
Owner Occupied 56.95%
Renter Occupied 43.05%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 4,182 | 16.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,459 | -1.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $285,700 | 18.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $275,300 | 17.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,383 | 11.1% |
With Mortgage 54.73%
Without Mortgage 45.27%
What is the level of education in Riviera Beach?
Approximately 42.67% of the population in Riviera Beach holds a high school degree (that's 12,343 residents), while 20.07% have attained a college certificate (7,112 locals) and 15.7% have a bachelor's degree (4,542 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,153 | 0.1% |
| Some High School | 12,343 | -1.0% |
| Some College | 7,112 | 2.7% |
| Associate Degree | 2,339 | 7.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4,542 | 6.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,745 | 14.6% |
No High School 3.99%
Some High School 42.67%
Some College 20.07%
Associate Degree 8.09%
Bachelor's Degree 15.7%
Graduate Degree 9.49%
What is the marital status of Riviera Beach residents?
A total of 12,119 people in Riviera Beach have never been married (which represents 39.96% of the total population), while 11,445 of them are wedded (37.73%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 722 (2.38%) and 4,423 (14.58%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 12,119 | -2.4% |
| Married | 11,445 | 8.3% |
| Separated | 722 | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 2,343 | -6.9% |
| Divorced | 4,423 | 4,423.0% |
Never Married 39.96%
Married 37.73%
Separated 2.38%
Widowed 7.73%
Divorced 14.58%
What are the most common means of transportation in Riviera Beach?
The top three means of transportation people in Riviera Beach use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 14,001 residents commute by car, 368 prefer going to work by walking and 225 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 14,001 | -0.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 225 | -17.3% |
| Bicycle | 95 | -15.9% |
| Motorcycle | 36 | -7.7% |
| TaxiCab | 83 | -31.4% |
| Walk | 368 | 38.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Riviera Beach by zipcode?
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.