Riverside is a city located in Platte County Missouri. Riverside has a 2024 population of 4,551. Riverside is currently growing at a rate of 3.03% annually and its population has increased by 13.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,013 in 2020.
The average household income in Riverside is $84,192 with a poverty rate of 26.29%. The median age in Riverside is 34.9 years: 32.8 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Riverside was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,950 | 73.44% |
| Black or African American | 703 | 17.5% |
| Asian | 136 | 3.39% |
| Two or more races | 124 | 3.09% |
| Other race | 104 | 2.59% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,585 | 2.44 | 39.8 | 60.2 |
| Married | 621 | 3.02 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Non Family | 613 | 1.26 | 22.5 | 77.5 |
| Female | 288 | 3.56 | 13.2 | 86.8 |
| Male | 63 | 3.08 | 0 | 100 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
39.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 70 | 2.52% |
| Associates Degree | 132 | 4.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 603 | 21.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 423 | 15.22% |
| High School Graduate | 814 | 29.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 87 | 3.13% |
| Some College | 650 | 23.39% |
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 | 2,037 | 1,993 | 935 |
| Black | 456 | 407 | 36 |
| Hispanic | 161 | 130 | 31 |
| Asian | 97 | 64 | 14 |
| Other Race | 74 | 50 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 48 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 45.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,156 | $66,696 | $47,708 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,841 | $67,381 | $76,042 |
| High School Graduate | $28,969 | $48,611 | $15,163 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,875 | $40,096 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,284 | $49,234 | $32,813 |
| Some College | $25,320 | $0 | $26,337 |
$45,284
Average Earnings
$49,234
Average Male
$32,813
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.31% of Riverside residents speak only English, while 17.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 10.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,682 | 700 | 26.1% |
| Hispanic | 366 | 217 | 59.29% |
| Black | 687 | 107 | 15.57% |
| Multiple | 119 | 42 | 35.29% |
| Other | 104 | 30 | 28.85% |
26.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.17%
Male Poverty Rate
26.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Riverside is Hispanic, with 59.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Riverside is Black, with 15.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 26.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.17% |
| Some College | 10.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 58% |
| Male Employed | 14.01% |
| Female Employed | 4.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,964 | $96,880 |
| Households | $47,668 | $84,192 |
| Married Families | $97,014 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,947 | $56,022 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
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
218
Number of Veterans
207
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 126 |
| Vietnam | 53 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 117 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 208 | 9.18% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 13.24% |
| Black | 1 | 0.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.7%
Labor Force Participation
57%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
49.24%
Born in Riverside
85.54%
Native Born
14.46%
Foreign Born
6.85%
Non Citizen
7.62%
Naturalized
85.54% of Riverside residents were born in the United States, with 49.24% having been born in Missouri. 6.85% 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 | 5,225 | 135 | 2.65% |
| 2028 | 5,090 | 135 | 2.72% |
| 2027 | 4,955 | 134 | 2.78% |
| 2026 | 4,821 | 135 | 2.88% |
| 2025 | 4,686 | 135 | 2.97% |
| 2024 | 4,551 | 134 | 3.03% |
| 2023 | 4,417 | 41 | 0.94% |
| 2022 | 4,376 | 319 | 7.86% |
| 2021 | 4,057 | 44 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 4,013 | 493 | 14.01% |
| 2019 | 3,520 | 73 | 2.12% |
| 2018 | 3,447 | 96 | 2.86% |
| 2017 | 3,351 | 108 | 3.33% |
| 2016 | 3,243 | 80 | 2.53% |
| 2015 | 3,163 | 64 | 2.07% |
| 2014 | 3,099 | 53 | 1.74% |
| 2013 | 3,046 | 35 | 1.16% |
| 2012 | 3,011 | 35 | 1.18% |
| 2011 | 2,976 | 30 | 1.02% |
| 2010 | 2,946 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,979 | -31 | -1.03% |
| 1990 | 3,010 | -196 | -6.11% |
| 1980 | 3,206 | -2,019 | -38.64% |