Riverside, CA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Riverside

Prenda / Arlington Heights

Victoria / Hawarden Hills

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Riverside

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

25.6%

Households with Children

38.4%

School Enrollment K-12

36,271

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.5%
School Age (5-17): 17.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 29.0%
Working Age (35-54): 25.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.3%
Seniors (65+): 12.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 16.8%
High School / GED: 29.0%
Some College or Associate's: 28.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 24.8%
Single Parents: 13.6%
Couples & Adults: 35.8%
Living Alone: 25.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 55.6%
Asian: 8.0%
Black or African American: 5.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 30.7%
South Asian: 21.1%
Southeast Asian: 42.8%
Central Asian: 1.1%
Other Asian: 4.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 84.8%
Puerto Rican: 1.3%
Cuban: 0.7%
Dominican: 0.3%
Central American: 7.2%
South American: 2.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 2.7%
Other White: 55.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 61.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 4.5%
Caribbean: 1.0%
Other Black: 33.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 66.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 10.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 12.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 10.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 54.1%
Spanish: 37.0%
European & Indo-European: 2.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 5.2%
Arabic: 0.8%
Other: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.4%
Elementary (1-4): 5.2%
Middle School (5-8): 5.4%
High School (9-12): 6.0%
College / Graduate: 11.8%
Not Enrolled: 69.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources