Riverdale, GA Demographics
What is the population of Riverdale?
There are 14,866 residents in Riverdale, with a median age of 38. Of this, 49.47% are males and 50.53% are females. US-born citizens make up 82.99% of the resident pool in Riverdale, while non-US-born citizens account for 9.18%. Additionally, 7.83% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 12,778 people in Riverdale currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 14,866 | -0.5% |
| Male Population | 7,354 | 3.8% |
| Female Population | 7,512 | -4.3% |
Male Population 49.47%
Female Population 50.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38 | 1.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 12,338 | -2.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,364 | 10.8% |
| Not Citizen | 1,164 | 13.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 82.99%
Citizen not U.S. Born 9.18%
Not Citizen 7.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 1,106 | -8.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 680 | 37.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 302 | 1.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 12,778 | -0.8% |
Moved from Same County 7.44%
Moved from Same State 4.57%
Moved from Different State 2.03%
Same House as Last Year 85.95%
What are the employment statistics in Riverdale?
White-collar workers make up 68.19% of the working population in Riverdale, while blue-collar employees account for 31.81%. There are also 1,602 entrepreneurs in Riverdale (9.37% of the workforce); 12,832 workers employed in private companies (75.02%); and 1,996 people working in governmental institutions (11.67%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 11,664 | 114.2% |
| Blue Collar | 5,440 | 111.4% |
White Collar 68.19%
Blue Collar 31.81%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,602 | 138.0% |
| Private Companies | 12,832 | 111.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,996 | 121.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 674 | 80.7% |
Self Employees 9.37%
Private Companies 75.02%
Governmental Workers 11.67%
Not for Profit Companies 3.94%
How many households are there in Riverdale?
There are a total of 5,923 households in Riverdale, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 59.19% of these Riverdale households, while non-family units account for the remaining 40.81%. Additionally, 22.89% of households have children and 77.11% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 5,923 | 3.6% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -22.8% |
| Family Households | 3,506 | -0.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,417 | 9.5% |
Family Households 59.19%
Non-Family Households 40.81%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,356 | -9.1% |
| Households without Children | 4,567 | 8.1% |
Households with Children 22.89%
Households without Children 77.11%
What are the median and average incomes in Riverdale?
The average annual household income in Riverdale is $83,348, while the median household income sits at $62,627 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $54,323, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $91,719. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $33,505 and $42,017, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $83,348 | 6.2% |
| Median Household Income | $62,627 | 1.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,772 | -17.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 12,963 | 2.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Riverdale?
There are 6,392 housing units in Riverdale, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1991. Of the 5,923 occupied housing units in Riverdale, 52.47% are owner-occupied, while 47.53% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 76.54% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $169,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,269 per month in Riverdale.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 6,392 | 2.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1991 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 118 | 90.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 269 | 2.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 425 | -12.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,169 | -14.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,100 | 24.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,415 | -0.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,705 | 8.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 191 | 6.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,923 | 3.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 3,108 | 0.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 2,815 | 7.7% |
Owner Occupied 52.47%
Renter Occupied 47.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,379 | 2.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 729 | -6.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $169,900 | 8.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $115,100 | 1.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,269 | 8.5% |
With Mortgage 76.54%
Without Mortgage 23.46%
What is the level of education in Riverdale?
Approximately 39.47% of the population in Riverdale holds a high school degree (that's 4,739 residents), while 29% have attained a college certificate (3,482 locals) and 11.88% have a bachelor's degree (1,426 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 588 | -3.9% |
| Some High School | 4,739 | 5.6% |
| Some College | 3,482 | -8.5% |
| Associate Degree | 1,050 | -0.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,426 | 4.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 721 | 11.8% |
No High School 4.9%
Some High School 39.47%
Some College 29%
Associate Degree 8.75%
Bachelor's Degree 11.88%
Graduate Degree 6.01%
What is the marital status of Riverdale residents?
A total of 5,984 people in Riverdale have never been married (which represents 47.32% of the total population), while 4,025 of them are wedded (31.83%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 294 (2.32%) and 2,029 (16.04%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 5,984 | 18.6% |
| Married | 4,025 | -11.6% |
| Separated | 294 | -36.4% |
| Widowed | 609 | -2.4% |
| Divorced | 2,029 | 12.1% |
Never Married 47.32%
Married 31.83%
Separated 2.32%
Widowed 4.82%
Divorced 16.04%
What are the most common means of transportation in Riverdale?
The top three means of transportation people in Riverdale use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and taxi cab. A total of 5,803 residents commute by car, 523 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 411 by taxi cab
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 5,803 | 0.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 523 | 6.3% |
| Subway or Elevated | 41 | N/A |
| TaxiCab | 411 | 51.7% |
| Walk | 288 | 63.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Riverdale by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.