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.

Riverside, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

24,435

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.9%19,767

Black

7.2%1,760

Two or More

5.2%1,264

Hispanic/Latino

3.6%887

Asian

2.8%694

Other

0.2%39

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%21

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%671

High School Diploma

27.6%4,533

Some College (<1 yr)

8.7%1,436

Some College (1+ yr)

12.9%2,126

Associate's Degree

12.4%2,041

Bachelor's Degree

14.5%2,385

Master's Degree

6%984

Professional Degree

1.1%179

Doctorate

0.9%154

HS or Higher

88.3%

BA or Higher

22.5%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$491,400

Median Renti

$1,484

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84.8%2,980

Renter-Occupied

15.2%536

Total Units

3,858

Homeownership

84.8%

Vacancy Rate

8.9%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$153,686

Mean Household Incomei

$175,239

Per Capita Incomei

$68,832

Poverty Ratei

3.3%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

4,579

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.1%37

$15K–$20K

6.3%221

$20K–$25K

0.5%19

$25K–$30K

1.4%49

$30K–$35K

1.9%67

$35K–$40K

2.5%88

$40K–$45K

1.1%38

$50K–$60K

5.1%179

$60K–$75K

6.1%214

$75K–$100K

8.3%293

$100K–$125K

8.5%300

$125K–$150K

5.3%188

$150K–$200K

17.7%624

$200K+

34.1%1,199

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

243(3.6% of civilian adults)