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.

Riverview, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,731

Median Agei

31.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

76.4%2,086

White

20.9%572

Two or More

2.1%56

Hispanic/Latino

0.4%10

Other

0.2%5

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%34

High School Diploma

17.2%288

Some College (<1 yr)

16.5%276

Some College (1+ yr)

36.5%612

Associate's Degree

9.1%152

Bachelor's Degree

6.7%112

Master's Degree

0.4%7

HS or Higher

88.4%

BA or Higher

7.1%

Graduate+

0.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$72,700

Median Renti

$803

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

39.6%525

Renter-Occupied

60.4%802

Total Units

1,639

Homeownership

39.6%

Vacancy Rate

19%

Home Values

Under $50K

28.2%148

$50K–$100K

51%268

$100K–$150K

3.4%18

$150K–$200K

9.3%49

$200K–$300K

6.1%32

$500K–$1M

1.9%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

127

$750–$1,000

292

$1,000–$1,250

208

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

1990–1999

0.9%14

1980–1989

17%278

1970–1979

12.8%210

1960–1969

23.3%382

1950–1959

24%394

1940–1949

6.8%111

1939 or earlier

15.3%250

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75%995

Electricity

20.9%277

Bottled/LP Gas

4.1%55

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,482

Mean Household Incomei

$61,675

Per Capita Incomei

$28,630

Poverty Ratei

24.5%

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

1,470

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.9%131

$10K–$15K

5.3%70

$15K–$20K

4.7%62

$20K–$25K

11.2%148

$25K–$30K

6.7%89

$35K–$40K

3.2%42

$40K–$45K

2.5%33

$45K–$50K

8.6%114

$50K–$60K

12.5%166

$60K–$75K

11.2%149

$75K–$100K

3%40

$100K–$125K

4.7%63

$125K–$150K

10.6%140

$150K–$200K

5.7%76

$200K+

0.3%4

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

162

Residentsi

329

Avg. Tenant Renti

$341/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

84 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers147 homes80% occupied$339/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 815 homes86% occupied$361/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $48,482/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

93.6%

Very low income$15K–$24K/yr

5.5%

Low income$24K–$39K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

82.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

93.9% of subsidized households are minority

24.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

15.4% 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

391.4%

By Region

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

73(3.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83%Insured

17%Uninsured