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 $112,976 with a poverty rate of 10.14%. The median age in Riverdale borough is 50.2 years: 47.5 years for males, and 53.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Riverdale borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,284 | 80.41% |
| Two or more races | 535 | 13.1% |
| Asian | 157 | 3.84% |
| Black or African American | 70 | 1.71% |
| Other race | 38 | 0.93% |
| 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 | 1,988 | 2.05 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Non Family | 979 | 1.17 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Married | 837 | 2.95 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Male | 89 | 2.61 | 37.1 | 62.9 |
| Female | 83 | 2.81 | 37.3 | 62.7 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.05
Average Household Size
71.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 67 | 2.16% |
| Associates Degree | 236 | 7.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 948 | 30.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 529 | 17.09% |
| High School Graduate | 830 | 26.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 0.87% |
| Some College | 458 | 14.8% |
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 | 2,473 | 2,428 | 1,256 |
| Hispanic | 326 | 289 | 75 |
| 2+ Races | 230 | 218 | 76 |
| Asian | 144 | 144 | 113 |
| Black | 70 | 70 | 19 |
| Other Race | 38 | 38 | 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 78.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,271 | $96,979 | $52,206 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,125 | $101,944 | $79,769 |
| High School Graduate | $45,230 | $53,421 | $26,953 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $68,490 | $88,571 | $49,612 |
| Some College | $69,196 | $100,446 | $50,227 |
$68,490
Average Earnings
$88,571
Average Male
$49,612
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.25% of Riverdale borough residents speak only English, while 23.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,071 | 256 | 8.34% |
| Hispanic | 629 | 144 | 22.89% |
| Multiple | 535 | 14 | 2.62% |
10.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.91%
Male Poverty Rate
11.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Riverdale borough is Hispanic, with 22.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Riverdale borough is Multiple, with 2.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.68% |
| Some College | 19.16% |
| High School | 10.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 8.09% |
| Male Employed | 6.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $123,063 | $140,687 |
| Households | $96,667 | $112,976 |
| Married Families | $143,319 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $71,637 | $83,576 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.9%
Male Marriage Rate
45.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
240
Number of Veterans
240
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 141 |
| Korea | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 116 |
| 75+ | 72 |
| 55 to 64 | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 227 | 7.92% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 5.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
65%
Employment Rate
1.3%
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
59.89%
Born in Riverdale borough
83.13%
Native Born
16.87%
Foreign Born
3.23%
Non Citizen
13.64%
Naturalized
83.13% of Riverdale borough residents were born in the United States, with 59.89% having been born in New Jersey. 3.23% 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% |