Riverside township is located in Sedgwick County Kansas. Riverside township has a 2024 population of 13,598. Riverside township is currently growing at a rate of 1.35% annually and its population has increased by 3.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,166 in 2020.
The average household income in Riverside township is $72,390 with a poverty rate of 15.09%. The median age in Riverside township is 35.4 years: 35.4 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Riverside township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,122 | 76.58% |
| Two or more races | 1,230 | 9.31% |
| Other race | 932 | 7.05% |
| Asian | 659 | 4.99% |
| Black or African American | 188 | 1.42% |
| Native American | 86 | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,674 | 2.81 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Married | 2,644 | 3.35 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
| Non Family | 1,247 | 1.17 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Female | 560 | 3.75 | 61.3 | 38.8 |
| Male | 223 | 3.16 | 34.1 | 65.9 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
69.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 614 | 7.36% |
| Associates Degree | 880 | 10.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,003 | 12.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 323 | 3.87% |
| High School Graduate | 2,742 | 32.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 740 | 8.87% |
| Some College | 2,042 | 24.47% |
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 | 6,321 | 5,662 | 1,194 |
| Hispanic | 1,008 | 569 | 44 |
| Other Race | 551 | 256 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 494 | 398 | 30 |
| Asian | 403 | 239 | 35 |
| Black | 188 | 182 | 26 |
| Native American | 80 | 46 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.81%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,063 | $66,250 | $48,889 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,942 | $77,500 | $56,625 |
| High School Graduate | $29,189 | $33,424 | $26,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,146 | $44,396 | $29,306 |
| Overall | $37,699 | $47,687 | $31,315 |
| Some College | $39,343 | $56,471 | $29,219 |
$37,699
Average Earnings
$47,687
Average Male
$31,315
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.2% of Riverside township residents speak only English, while 11.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,426 | 1,045 | 11.09% |
| Hispanic | 1,955 | 549 | 28.08% |
| Multiple | 1,204 | 328 | 27.24% |
| Other | 932 | 325 | 34.87% |
| Asian | 655 | 94 | 14.35% |
| Black | 182 | 60 | 32.97% |
| Native | 86 | 5 | 5.81% |
15.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.91%
Male Poverty Rate
14.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Riverside township is Other, with 34.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Riverside township is Native, with 5.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.56% |
| High School | 12.95% |
| Some College | 10% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 12.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.21% |
| Female Employed | 9.46% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,435 | $83,876 |
| Households | $60,381 | $72,390 |
| Married Families | $83,629 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,336 | $36,195 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
55.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
1,037
Number of Veterans
904
Male Veterans
133
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 477 |
| Vietnam | 282 |
| First Gulf War | 237 |
| Korea | 29 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 264 |
| 18 to 34 | 244 |
| 65 to 74 | 240 |
| 75+ | 213 |
| 55 to 64 | 76 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 886 | 11.78% |
| Black | 95 | 51.63% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 3.69% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 7.26% |
| Other Race | 7 | 1.12% |
| Native American | 6 | 6.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Employment Rate
7.2%
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
65.49%
Born in Riverside township
93.03%
Native Born
6.97%
Foreign Born
4.4%
Non Citizen
2.57%
Naturalized
93.03% of Riverside township residents were born in the United States, with 65.49% having been born in Kansas. 4.4% 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 | 14,503 | 181 | 1.26% |
| 2028 | 14,322 | 181 | 1.28% |
| 2027 | 14,141 | 181 | 1.3% |
| 2026 | 13,960 | 181 | 1.31% |
| 2025 | 13,779 | 181 | 1.33% |
| 2024 | 13,598 | 181 | 1.35% |
| 2023 | 13,417 | 181 | 1.37% |
| 2022 | 13,236 | 45 | 0.34% |
| 2021 | 13,191 | 25 | 0.19% |
| 2020 | 13,166 | -1,402 | -9.62% |
| 2019 | 14,568 | 182 | 1.27% |
| 2018 | 14,386 | 184 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 14,202 | 6 | 0.04% |
| 2016 | 14,196 | 77 | 0.55% |
| 2015 | 14,119 | 88 | 0.63% |
| 2014 | 14,031 | 97 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 13,934 | 76 | 0.55% |
| 2012 | 13,858 | 118 | 0.86% |
| 2011 | 13,740 | 78 | 0.57% |
| 2010 | 13,662 | 0 | 0% |