Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Riviera Beach, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

38,657

Median Agei

39.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

63.1%24,389

White

19.1%7,379

Hispanic/Latino

11.2%4,320

Two or More

4.1%1,594

Asian

2.3%876

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%87

Other

0%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%1,074

High School Diploma

29.5%8,089

Some College (<1 yr)

5%1,367

Some College (1+ yr)

11.3%3,097

Associate's Degree

8.3%2,284

Bachelor's Degree

17.6%4,824

Master's Degree

7.9%2,178

Professional Degree

1.7%469

Doctorate

1.7%453

HS or Higher

86.9%

BA or Higher

28.9%

Graduate+

11.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$354,500

Median Renti

$1,702

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.2%8,665

Renter-Occupied

37.8%5,262

Total Units

18,039

Homeownership

62.2%

Vacancy Rate

22.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.5%561

$50K–$100K

4.1%351

$100K–$150K

4.5%394

$150K–$200K

5.6%488

$200K–$300K

16.4%1,417

$300K–$500K

41.6%3,604

$500K–$1M

14.1%1,219

$1M+

7.3%631

Rent Distribution

Under $500

279

$500–$750

138

$750–$1,000

422

$1,000–$1,250

331

$1,250–$1,500

733

$1,500–$2,000

1,559

$2,000+

1,601

Year Built

2020 or later

2.1%385

2010–2019

6.1%1,106

2000–2009

21.3%3,838

1990–1999

7.7%1,393

1980–1989

14.9%2,694

1970–1979

20.4%3,675

1960–1969

13.9%2,504

1950–1959

11.6%2,085

1940–1949

1.1%205

1939 or earlier

0.9%154

Heating Fuel

Electricity

92.4%12,870

Utility Gas

2.9%401

No Fuel

2.5%342

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%296

Fuel Oil

0.1%12

Solar

0%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,060

Mean Household Incomei

$94,646

Per Capita Incomei

$36,329

Poverty Ratei

18.3%

Unemploymenti

8.6%

Labor Forcei

19,034

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.4%1,315

$10K–$15K

5%695

$15K–$20K

2.5%343

$20K–$25K

5.5%765

$25K–$30K

4.7%650

$30K–$35K

3.4%470

$35K–$40K

3.2%452

$40K–$45K

2.5%346

$45K–$50K

3.6%508

$50K–$60K

5.9%820

$60K–$75K

9.5%1,326

$75K–$100K

13.2%1,845

$100K–$125K

7.4%1,025

$125K–$150K

7.5%1,051

$150K–$200K

7%978

$200K+

9.6%1,338

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,161

Residentsi

2,685

Avg. Tenant Renti

$621/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

25 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing13 homes100% occupied$435/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers846 homes83% occupied$750/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8217 homes99% occupied$230/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC84 homes98% occupied$354/mo rent

811/PRAC1 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $68,060/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

76.6%

Very low income$20K–$34K/yr

17.4%

Low income$34K–$54K/yr

5.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $54K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

82.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

96.1% of subsidized households are minority

16.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

29.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

9,05523.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

509

Canada

397

Mexico

311

India

137

United Kingdom

Germany

Philippines

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

16,993

Avg. Commutei

24.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

17,396

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,937(6.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.2%Insured

14.8%Uninsured