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, TX 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

$147,800

Median Renti

$1,050

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.8%6,095

Renter-Occupied

44.2%4,819

Total Units

11,782

Homeownership

55.8%

Vacancy Rate

7.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.5%521

$50K–$100K

15.3%933

$100K–$150K

27.3%1,661

$150K–$200K

24.1%1,470

$200K–$300K

20.3%1,237

$300K–$500K

4.4%267

$500K–$1M

0.1%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

195

$500–$750

620

$750–$1,000

1,346

$1,000–$1,250

973

$1,250–$1,500

890

$1,500–$2,000

586

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%45

2010–2019

3.6%420

2000–2009

5.4%642

1990–1999

3%355

1980–1989

10.1%1,194

1970–1979

13.4%1,573

1960–1969

19%2,243

1950–1959

29.5%3,481

1940–1949

10.8%1,276

1939 or earlier

4.7%553

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.5%7,690

Electricity

26.4%2,881

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%245

Wood

0.6%66

No Fuel

0.3%32

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,352

Mean Household Incomei

$74,640

Per Capita Incomei

$33,113

Poverty Ratei

15.2%

Unemploymenti

6.1%

Labor Forcei

12,708

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6%659

$10K–$15K

2.8%309

$15K–$20K

5.8%634

$20K–$25K

3%329

$25K–$30K

3.5%382

$30K–$35K

3%331

$35K–$40K

4.6%501

$40K–$45K

5%547

$45K–$50K

5.2%563

$50K–$60K

10%1,089

$60K–$75K

10.1%1,099

$75K–$100K

15.7%1,712

$100K–$125K

10.8%1,180

$125K–$150K

5%541

$150K–$200K

5.9%642

$200K+

3.6%396

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,710

Avg. Commutei

21.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,954

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,914(10.7% of civilian adults)