Riverdale, Bronx, New York City, NY Demographics

What is the population of Riverdale?

There are 13,667 residents in Riverdale, with a median age of 44. Of this, 46.07% are males and 53.93% are females. US-born citizens make up 68.58% of the resident pool in Riverdale, while non-US-born citizens account for 22.37%. Additionally, 9.05% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 12,320 people in Riverdale currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 13,667 -3.4%
Male Population 6,297 -3.3%
Female Population 7,370 -3.5%
Male Population 46.07%
Female Population 53.93%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 44 0.0%
Citizen U.S. Born 9,373 -3.2%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3,058 -5.2%
Not Citizen 1,237 -0.2%
Citizen U.S. Born 68.58%
Citizen not U.S. Born 22.37%
Not Citizen 9.05%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Abroad 47 -27.7%
Moved from Same County 567 -13.0%
Moved from Same State 483 -2.4%
Moved from Different State 102 -44.0%
Same House as Last Year 12,320 -2.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.35%
Moved from Same County 4.19%
Moved from Same State 3.57%
Moved from Different State 0.75%
Same House as Last Year 91.13%

What are the employment statistics in Riverdale?

White-collar workers make up 90.93% of the working population in Riverdale, while blue-collar employees account for 9.07%. There are also 480 entrepreneurs in Riverdale (8.14% of the workforce); 3,374 workers employed in private companies (57.19%); and 1,057 people working in governmental institutions (17.92%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 5,365 -3.2%
Blue Collar 535 -12.7%
White Collar 90.93%
Blue Collar 9.07%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 480 -11.3%
Private Companies 3,374 -4.2%
Governmental Workers 1,057 -1.9%
Not for Profit Companies 989 -2.8%
Self Employees 8.14%
Private Companies 57.19%
Governmental Workers 17.92%
Not for Profit Companies 16.76%

How many households are there in Riverdale?

There are a total of 5,614 households in Riverdale, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 55.7% of these Riverdale households, while non-family units account for the remaining 44.3%. Additionally, 26.11% of households have children and 73.89% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 5,614 -1.7%
Average People per Household 2 N/A
Family Households 3,127 -1.9%
Non-Family Households 2,487 -1.4%
Family Households 55.7%
Non-Family Households 44.3%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 1,466 -3.1%
Households without Children 4,148 -1.2%
Households with Children 26.11%
Households without Children 73.89%

What are the median and average incomes in Riverdale?

The average annual household income in Riverdale is $134,929, while the median household income sits at $89,099 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $103,249, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $103,052. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $53,936 and $66,118, respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $134,929 6.8%
Median Household Income $89,099 11.8%
People below Poverty Level -1 N/A
People above Poverty Level 10,703 -3.3%

How many homeowners and renters are there in Riverdale?

There are 5,777 housing units in Riverdale, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1955. Of the 5,614 occupied housing units in Riverdale, 41.29% are owner-occupied, while 58.71% have renters living in them. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 47.2% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $413,550. In general, housing costs reach $1,522 per month in Riverdale.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 5,777 -2.2%
Median Year Built 1955 0.0%
Built in 1939 or Earlier 1,684 1.5%
Built between 1940 and 1949 592 -10.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 1,298 -7.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 1,262 2.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 435 -2.7%
Built between 1980 and 1989 124 -6.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 98 6.5%
Built between 2000 and 2009 151 -6.8%
Built between 2010 and 2019 127 11.4%
Built in 2020 or Later 6 200.0%
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 5,614 -1.7%
Owner Occupied 2,318 2.9%
Renter Occupied $3,296 -4.7%
Owner Occupied 41.29%
Renter Occupied 58.71%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 1,094 1.6%
Without Mortgage 1,224 4.2%
Median Value with Mortgage $413,550 3.6%
Median Value without Mortgage $324,550 8.8%
Median Housing Costs per Month $1,522 5.8%
With Mortgage 47.2%
Without Mortgage 52.8%

What is the level of education in Riverdale?

Approximately 25.49% of the population in Riverdale holds a high school degree (that's 2,805 residents), while 18.26% have attained a college certificate (2,009 locals) and 21.98% have a bachelor's degree (2,419 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 652 -5.5%
Some High School 2,805 -5.6%
Some College 2,009 -4.9%
Associate Degree 668 3.2%
Bachelor's Degree 2,419 -2.0%
Graduate Degree 2,450 -0.2%
No High School 5.93%
Some High School 25.49%
Some College 18.26%
Associate Degree 6.07%
Bachelor's Degree 21.98%
Graduate Degree 22.27%

What is the marital status of Riverdale residents?

A total of 4,512 people in Riverdale have never been married (which represents 38.2% of the total population), while 4,761 of them are wedded (40.31%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 361 (3.06%) and 1,324 (11.21%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 4,512 0.9%
Married 4,761 -6.2%
Separated 361 -4.5%
Widowed 853 -4.3%
Divorced 1,324 1,324.0%
Never Married 38.2%
Married 40.31%
Separated 3.06%
Widowed 7.22%
Divorced 11.21%

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 walking. A total of 1,808 residents commute by car, 513 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 379 by walking
Y-o-Y Change
Car 1,808 -8.9%
Bus or TrolleyBus 513 -10.6%
Railroad 247 N/A
Ferryboat 2 100.0%
Bicycle 18 -5.3%
Motorcycle 11 175.0%
TaxiCab 62 -7.5%
Walk 379 -10.8%

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.