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 $73,194 with a poverty rate of 9.99%. The median age in River Park is 47.4 years: 40.9 years for males, and 53.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of River Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,682 | 57.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,518 | 23.66% |
| Black or African American | 1,005 | 15.67% |
| Other race | 152 | 2.37% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,535 | 2.52 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Non Family | 1,069 | 1.22 | 72 | 28 |
| Married | 817 | 3.27 | 88 | 12 |
| Female | 432 | 3.82 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Male | 217 | 3.49 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
72.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 524 | 10.57% |
| Associates Degree | 419 | 8.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 461 | 9.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 194 | 3.91% |
| High School Graduate | 1,775 | 35.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 249 | 5.02% |
| Some College | 1,334 | 26.92% |
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 | 2,559 | 2,169 | 352 |
| Hispanic | 1,290 | 1,196 | 226 |
| 2+ Races | 1,135 | 1,055 | 173 |
| Black | 649 | 390 | 34 |
| Other Race | 152 | 123 | 18 |
| Asian | 32 | 32 | 21 |
| Native American | 15 | 0 | 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 65.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $93,166 | $93,765 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,674 | $32,130 | $42,165 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,833 | $0 | $37,632 |
| Overall | $37,588 | $32,921 | $39,594 |
| Some College | $31,933 | $27,500 | $38,371 |
$37,588
Average Earnings
$32,921
Average Male
$39,594
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.67% of River Park residents speak only English, while 23.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,964 | 352 | 11.88% |
| Hispanic | 1,984 | 217 | 10.94% |
| Black | 1,002 | 64 | 6.39% |
| Asian | 43 | 32 | 74.42% |
| Other | 152 | 20 | 13.16% |
| Multiple | 1,518 | 9 | 0.59% |
9.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.72%
Male Poverty Rate
15.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in River Park is Asian, with 74.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in River Park is Multiple, with 0.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.43% |
| Some College | 6.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.77% |
| Female Employed | 3.57% |
| Male Employed | 1.73% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,382 | $85,237 |
| Households | $57,370 | $73,194 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,580 | $52,742 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.8%
Male Marriage Rate
32.1%
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
323
Number of Veterans
323
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 200 |
| Second Gulf War | 47 |
| Korea | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 132 |
| 65 to 74 | 128 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 305 | 9.44% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 1.4% |
| Other Race | 18 | 11.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.7%
Labor Force Participation
57.3%
Employment Rate
10.1%
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
22.01%
Born in River Park
73.2%
Native Born
26.8%
Foreign Born
10.85%
Non Citizen
15.95%
Naturalized
73.2% of River Park residents were born in the United States, with 22.01% having been born in Florida. 10.85% 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% |