River Park is a CDP located in St. Lucie County Florida. River Park has a 2024 population of 6,347. River Park is currently growing at a rate of 1.29% annually but its population has decreased by -11.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,139 in 2020.
The average household income in River Park is $62,959 with a poverty rate of 21.97%. The median age in River Park is 45.4 years: 44 years for males, and 52.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of River Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,617 | 74.64% |
| Two or more races | 770 | 12.45% |
| Black or African American | 595 | 9.62% |
| Other race | 124 | 2% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.24% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,455 | 2.5 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Non Family | 1,026 | 1.31 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
| Married | 873 | 3.1 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Female | 305 | 3.86 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Male | 251 | 3.61 | 36.7 | 63.3 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
72.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 312 | 6.74% |
| Associates Degree | 608 | 13.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 464 | 10.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 222 | 4.8% |
| High School Graduate | 1,933 | 41.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 117 | 2.53% |
| Some College | 972 | 21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,897 | 2,641 | 436 |
| Hispanic | 1,241 | 1,233 | 212 |
| 2+ Races | 562 | 547 | 178 |
| Black | 359 | 224 | 0 |
| Other Race | 124 | 119 | 0 |
| Asian | 26 | 26 | 20 |
| Native American | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 76.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $90,492 | $91,086 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $45,508 | $0 | $45,996 |
| High School Graduate | $35,706 | $30,000 | $38,848 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,125 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,355 | $30,445 | $36,934 |
| Some College | $31,000 | $29,844 | $35,393 |
$35,355
Average Earnings
$30,445
Average Male
$36,934
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.18% of River Park residents speak only English, while 24.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,931 | 780 | 40.39% |
| White | 3,451 | 519 | 15.04% |
| Black | 594 | 47 | 7.91% |
| Other | 124 | 43 | 34.68% |
| Asian | 39 | 33 | 84.62% |
| Multiple | 770 | 8 | 1.04% |
21.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.49%
Male Poverty Rate
30.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in River Park is Asian, with 84.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in River Park is Multiple, with 1.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 25.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.88% |
| High School | 20.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 75.51% |
| Male Unemployed | 73.26% |
| Female Employed | 12.08% |
| Male Employed | 9.02% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,311 | $71,148 |
| Households | $49,514 | $62,959 |
| Married Families | $62,321 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,685 | $47,069 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.5%
Male Marriage Rate
33.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
296
Number of Veterans
296
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 167 |
| Second Gulf War | 68 |
| Korea | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 115 |
| 65 to 74 | 96 |
| 18 to 34 | 62 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 296 | 7.94% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 2.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.6%
Labor Force Participation
52%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
25.2%
Born in River Park
80.1%
Native Born
19.9%
Foreign Born
7.23%
Non Citizen
12.67%
Naturalized
80.1% of River Park residents were born in the United States, with 25.2% having been born in Florida. 7.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,347 | 81 | 1.29% |
| 2023 | 6,266 | 80 | 1.29% |
| 2022 | 6,186 | -95 | -1.51% |
| 2021 | 6,281 | -858 | -12.02% |
| 2020 | 7,139 | 68 | 0.96% |
| 2019 | 7,071 | 253 | 3.71% |
| 2018 | 6,818 | 763 | 12.6% |
| 2017 | 6,055 | 517 | 9.34% |
| 2016 | 5,538 | -84 | -1.49% |
| 2015 | 5,622 | 270 | 5.04% |
| 2014 | 5,352 | 101 | 1.92% |
| 2013 | 5,251 | -53 | -1% |
| 2012 | 5,304 | -233 | -4.21% |
| 2011 | 5,537 | 315 | 6.03% |
| 2010 | 5,222 | 0 | 0% |