Riviera Beach is a city located in Palm Beach County Florida. Riviera Beach has a 2024 population of 39,014. Riviera Beach is currently growing at a rate of 0.91% annually and its population has increased by 3.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 37,608 in 2020.
The average household income in Riviera Beach is $89,888 with a poverty rate of 17.22%. The median age in Riviera Beach is 38.9 years: 37.4 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Riviera Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 24,473 | 64.35% |
| White | 8,777 | 23.08% |
| Two or more races | 2,901 | 7.63% |
| Other race | 905 | 2.38% |
| Asian | 833 | 2.19% |
| Native American | 118 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.07% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,567 | 2.77 | 58 | 42 |
| Non Family | 4,869 | 1.23 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Married | 4,619 | 3.38 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Female | 2,991 | 3.88 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Male | 1,088 | 3.94 | 43.8 | 56.3 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
58.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,126 | 8.02% |
| Associates Degree | 2,131 | 8.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,617 | 17.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,092 | 11.66% |
| High School Graduate | 8,802 | 33.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,250 | 4.72% |
| Some College | 4,490 | 16.94% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 16,048 | 13,891 | 3,068 |
| White | 6,627 | 6,116 | 3,444 |
| Hispanic | 2,726 | 2,194 | 830 |
| 2+ Races | 1,780 | 1,436 | 555 |
| Asian | 655 | 572 | 263 |
| Other Race | 522 | 357 | 109 |
| Native American | 118 | 88 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.29%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 51.97%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,646 | $70,398 | $50,134 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,658 | $68,966 | $72,131 |
| High School Graduate | $33,578 | $36,036 | $30,558 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,047 | $29,140 | $18,214 |
| Overall | $40,829 | $42,650 | $37,450 |
| Some College | $41,513 | $40,980 | $42,968 |
$40,829
Average Earnings
$42,650
Average Male
$37,450
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.13% of Riviera Beach residents speak only English, while 21.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 10.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 24,263 | 4,403 | 18.15% |
| White | 7,478 | 1,045 | 13.97% |
| Multiple | 2,861 | 657 | 22.96% |
| Hispanic | 3,956 | 557 | 14.08% |
| Other | 904 | 194 | 21.46% |
| Native | 118 | 31 | 26.27% |
17.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.98%
Male Poverty Rate
19.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Riviera Beach is Native, with 26.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Riviera Beach is White, with 13.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.03% |
| High School | 20.65% |
| Some College | 14.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 58.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 29.34% |
| Female Employed | 7.81% |
| Male Employed | 6.36% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,558 | $103,957 |
| Households | $62,152 | $89,888 |
| Married Families | $96,806 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,975 | $59,405 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.4%
Male Marriage Rate
33.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,745
Number of Veterans
1,644
Male Veterans
101
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 744 |
| Second Gulf War | 373 |
| First Gulf War | 352 |
| Korea | 108 |
| World War II | 28 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 681 |
| 35 to 54 | 345 |
| 65 to 74 | 330 |
| 55 to 64 | 237 |
| 18 to 34 | 152 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,028 | 5.56% |
| White | 511 | 6.61% |
| 2+ Races | 125 | 5.92% |
| Hispanic | 91 | 2.97% |
| Asian | 53 | 7.96% |
| Other Race | 28 | 4.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
8.6%
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
50.02%
Born in Riviera Beach
76.22%
Native Born
23.78%
Foreign Born
11.34%
Non Citizen
12.44%
Naturalized
76.22% of Riviera Beach residents were born in the United States, with 50.02% having been born in Florida. 11.34% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 40,772 | 351 | 0.87% |
| 2028 | 40,421 | 352 | 0.88% |
| 2027 | 40,069 | 352 | 0.89% |
| 2026 | 39,717 | 351 | 0.89% |
| 2025 | 39,366 | 352 | 0.9% |
| 2024 | 39,014 | 351 | 0.91% |
| 2023 | 38,663 | 313 | 0.82% |
| 2022 | 38,350 | 210 | 0.55% |
| 2021 | 38,140 | 532 | 1.41% |
| 2020 | 37,608 | 2,119 | 5.97% |
| 2019 | 35,489 | 711 | 2.04% |
| 2018 | 34,778 | 72 | 0.21% |
| 2017 | 34,706 | 232 | 0.67% |
| 2016 | 34,474 | 373 | 1.09% |
| 2015 | 34,101 | 366 | 1.08% |
| 2014 | 33,735 | 296 | 0.89% |
| 2013 | 33,439 | 286 | 0.86% |
| 2012 | 33,153 | 338 | 1.03% |
| 2011 | 32,815 | 226 | 0.69% |
| 2010 | 32,589 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 29,884 | 2,245 | 8.12% |
| 1990 | 27,639 | 1,150 | 4.34% |
| 1980 | 26,489 | 5,088 | 23.77% |
| 1970 | 21,401 | 8,355 | 64.04% |
| 1960 | 13,046 | 8,981 | 220.93% |
| 1950 | 4,065 | -36,707 | -90.03% |