Riverdale is a city located in Clayton County Georgia. Riverdale has a 2024 population of 14,560. Riverdale is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually and its population has decreased by -2.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,007 in 2020.
The average household income in Riverdale is $83,348 with a poverty rate of 12.03%. The median age in Riverdale is 38.6 years: 31.9 years for males, and 41.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Riverdale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 12,725 | 85.6% |
| White | 811 | 5.46% |
| Asian | 780 | 5.25% |
| Two or more races | 473 | 3.18% |
| Other race | 72 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,923 | 2.49 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
| Non Family | 2,417 | 1.32 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
| Married | 1,616 | 2.91 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Female | 1,340 | 3.83 | 37.1 | 62.9 |
| Male | 550 | 3.1 | 70 | 30 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
52.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 716 | 7.21% |
| Associates Degree | 946 | 9.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,175 | 11.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 721 | 7.26% |
| High School Graduate | 2,896 | 29.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 588 | 5.92% |
| Some College | 2,889 | 29.09% |
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 | 8,353 | 7,731 | 1,633 |
| Asian | 721 | 173 | 34 |
| White | 539 | 459 | 169 |
| 2+ Races | 271 | 233 | 53 |
| Hispanic | 170 | 132 | 21 |
| Other Race | 23 | 7 | 7 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,772 | $49,622 | $45,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $28,325 | $20,864 | $40,022 |
| High School Graduate | $38,155 | $36,656 | $38,874 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,107 | $190,661 | $9,043 |
| Overall | $37,579 | $45,735 | $34,967 |
| Some College | $40,346 | $60,413 | $34,069 |
$37,579
Average Earnings
$45,735
Average Male
$34,967
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.38% of Riverdale residents speak only English, while 14.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 5.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 12,625 | 1,353 | 10.72% |
| Hispanic | 422 | 217 | 51.42% |
| Multiple | 473 | 132 | 27.91% |
| White | 673 | 132 | 19.61% |
| Asian | 780 | 44 | 5.64% |
| Other | 72 | 16 | 22.22% |
12.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.1%
Male Poverty Rate
11.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Riverdale is Hispanic, with 51.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Riverdale is Asian, with 5.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.61% |
| High School | 11.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.88% |
| Some College | 7.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.23% |
| Female Employed | 5.55% |
| Male Employed | 4.4% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.37% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,409 | $102,121 |
| Households | $62,627 | $83,348 |
| Married Families | $105,707 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,352 | $50,567 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.3%
Male Marriage Rate
26.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
959
Number of Veterans
701
Male Veterans
258
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 240 |
| Second Gulf War | 223 |
| First Gulf War | 182 |
| Korea | 97 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 411 |
| 55 to 64 | 184 |
| 65 to 74 | 157 |
| 75+ | 124 |
| 18 to 34 | 83 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 917 | 8.98% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 6.92% |
| White | 18 | 2.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.6%
Labor Force Participation
68.6%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
51.32%
Born in Riverdale
85.15%
Native Born
14.85%
Foreign Born
7.83%
Non Citizen
7.02%
Naturalized
85.15% of Riverdale residents were born in the United States, with 51.32% having been born in Georgia. 7.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,002 | -111 | -0.79% |
| 2028 | 14,113 | -112 | -0.79% |
| 2027 | 14,225 | -112 | -0.78% |
| 2026 | 14,337 | -111 | -0.77% |
| 2025 | 14,448 | -112 | -0.77% |
| 2024 | 14,560 | -112 | -0.76% |
| 2023 | 14,672 | -53 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 14,725 | -146 | -0.98% |
| 2021 | 14,871 | -136 | -0.91% |
| 2020 | 15,007 | -630 | -4.03% |
| 2019 | 15,637 | 61 | 0.39% |
| 2018 | 15,576 | 205 | 1.33% |
| 2017 | 15,371 | 167 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 15,204 | 310 | 2.08% |
| 2015 | 14,894 | 280 | 1.92% |
| 2014 | 14,614 | 103 | 0.71% |
| 2013 | 14,511 | -64 | -0.44% |
| 2012 | 14,575 | 187 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 14,388 | 82 | 0.57% |
| 2010 | 14,306 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,478 | 3,119 | 33.33% |
| 1990 | 9,359 | 2,238 | 31.43% |
| 1980 | 7,121 | 4,600 | 182.47% |
| 1970 | 2,521 | -11,481 | -82% |