Riverdale borough is located in Morris County New Jersey. Riverdale borough has a 2024 population of 4,111. Riverdale borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.15% annually and its population has increased by 0.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,098 in 2020.
The average household income in Riverdale borough is $120,912 with a poverty rate of 7.57%. The median age in Riverdale borough is 49 years: 46.6 years for males, and 50.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Riverdale borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,455 | 84.66% |
| Two or more races | 367 | 8.99% |
| Asian | 130 | 3.19% |
| Black or African American | 66 | 1.62% |
| Other race | 63 | 1.54% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,904 | 2.14 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Non Family | 915 | 1.16 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Married | 817 | 3.2 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Female | 118 | 2.19 | 28.8 | 71.2 |
| Male | 54 | 2.7 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
70.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 54 | 1.76% |
| Associates Degree | 182 | 5.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 805 | 26.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 549 | 17.88% |
| High School Graduate | 889 | 28.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 1.14% |
| Some College | 556 | 18.11% |
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 | 2,440 | 2,406 | 1,155 |
| Hispanic | 373 | 330 | 77 |
| 2+ Races | 177 | 165 | 49 |
| Asian | 100 | 100 | 70 |
| Black | 66 | 66 | 17 |
| Other Race | 59 | 53 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 70%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,122 | $116,000 | $67,847 |
| Graduate Degree | $99,196 | $0 | $95,217 |
| High School Graduate | $45,893 | $75,789 | $26,612 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $71,250 | $105,665 | $57,930 |
| Some College | $75,400 | $106,103 | $44,500 |
$71,250
Average Earnings
$105,665
Average Male
$57,930
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.93% of Riverdale borough residents speak only English, while 20.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 637 | 156 | 24.49% |
| White | 3,087 | 153 | 4.96% |
7.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.21%
Male Poverty Rate
6.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Riverdale borough is Hispanic, with 24.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Riverdale borough is White, with 4.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.31% |
| Some College | 13.28% |
| High School | 7.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 27.78% |
| Female Employed | 5.96% |
| Male Employed | 5.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $145,625 | $156,279 |
| Households | $103,214 | $120,912 |
| Married Families | $148,967 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $75,197 | $82,684 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.5%
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
239
Number of Veterans
239
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 168 |
| Korea | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 157 |
| 75+ | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 228 | 7.85% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 6.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
65.1%
Employment Rate
2.4%
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
60.55%
Born in Riverdale borough
83.83%
Native Born
16.17%
Foreign Born
3.77%
Non Citizen
12.4%
Naturalized
83.83% of Riverdale borough residents were born in the United States, with 60.55% having been born in New Jersey. 3.77% 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 | 4,141 | 6 | 0.15% |
| 2028 | 4,135 | 6 | 0.15% |
| 2027 | 4,129 | 6 | 0.15% |
| 2026 | 4,123 | 6 | 0.15% |
| 2025 | 4,117 | 6 | 0.15% |
| 2024 | 4,111 | 6 | 0.15% |
| 2023 | 4,105 | 6 | 0.15% |
| 2022 | 4,099 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 4,109 | 11 | 0.27% |
| 2020 | 4,098 | -34 | -0.82% |
| 2019 | 4,132 | -48 | -1.15% |
| 2018 | 4,180 | -32 | -0.76% |
| 2017 | 4,212 | -15 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 4,227 | -17 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 4,244 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 4,254 | 71 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 4,183 | 93 | 2.27% |
| 2012 | 4,090 | 178 | 4.55% |
| 2011 | 3,912 | 328 | 9.15% |
| 2010 | 3,584 | 0 | 0% |