Riverside township is located in Burlington County New Jersey. Riverside township has a 2024 population of 8,083. Riverside township is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 1.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,996 in 2020.
The average household income in Riverside township is $91,075 with a poverty rate of 17.45%. The median age in Riverside township is 38.8 years: 38.1 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Riverside township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,998 | 62.34% |
| Two or more races | 1,183 | 14.76% |
| Other race | 1,020 | 12.72% |
| Black or African American | 705 | 8.79% |
| Asian | 98 | 1.22% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,034 | 2.64 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
| Married | 1,096 | 3.45 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Non Family | 1,039 | 1.29 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Female | 556 | 3.29 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Male | 343 | 3.05 | 35.9 | 64.1 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
55.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 466 | 8.17% |
| Associates Degree | 324 | 5.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 850 | 14.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 427 | 7.49% |
| High School Graduate | 2,451 | 42.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 379 | 6.65% |
| Some College | 806 | 14.13% |
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 | 3,711 | 3,282 | 882 |
| Hispanic | 957 | 735 | 178 |
| 2+ Races | 684 | 579 | 90 |
| Other Race | 563 | 348 | 139 |
| Black | 465 | 385 | 54 |
| Asian | 84 | 75 | 65 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,042 | $60,521 | $48,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,539 | $82,629 | $65,938 |
| High School Graduate | $38,848 | $42,254 | $36,094 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,721 | $45,278 | $25,912 |
| Overall | $45,359 | $52,551 | $40,679 |
| Some College | $60,682 | $62,311 | $57,933 |
$45,359
Average Earnings
$52,551
Average Male
$40,679
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.35% of Riverside township residents speak only English, while 27.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,595 | 666 | 41.76% |
| Other | 1,020 | 621 | 60.88% |
| White | 4,762 | 341 | 7.16% |
| Multiple | 1,183 | 254 | 21.47% |
| Black | 695 | 132 | 18.99% |
| Asian | 98 | 31 | 31.63% |
17.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.54%
Male Poverty Rate
19.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Riverside township is Other, with 60.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Riverside township is White, with 7.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.58% |
| High School | 11.22% |
| Some College | 4.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.21% |
| Male Employed | 12.34% |
| Female Employed | 6.47% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,806 | $104,892 |
| Households | $74,932 | $91,075 |
| Married Families | $120,741 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,063 | $56,982 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
218
Number of Veterans
190
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 60 |
| Korea | 50 |
| Second Gulf War | 49 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 65 |
| 65 to 74 | 63 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 176 | 4.01% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 3.4% |
| Black | 7 | 1.26% |
| Asian | 6 | 6.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
5.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.9%
Labor Force Participation
65.8%
Employment Rate
8.3%
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
57.96%
Born in Riverside township
82.16%
Native Born
17.84%
Foreign Born
11.54%
Non Citizen
6.3%
Naturalized
82.16% of Riverside township residents were born in the United States, with 57.96% having been born in New Jersey. 11.54% 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 | 8,218 | 27 | 0.33% |
| 2028 | 8,191 | 27 | 0.33% |
| 2027 | 8,164 | 27 | 0.33% |
| 2026 | 8,137 | 27 | 0.33% |
| 2025 | 8,110 | 27 | 0.33% |
| 2024 | 8,083 | 27 | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 8,056 | 27 | 0.34% |
| 2022 | 8,029 | 27 | 0.34% |
| 2021 | 8,002 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 7,996 | 170 | 2.17% |
| 2019 | 7,826 | -9 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 7,835 | -21 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 7,856 | -27 | -0.34% |
| 2016 | 7,883 | -55 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 7,938 | -48 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 7,986 | -22 | -0.27% |
| 2013 | 8,008 | -43 | -0.53% |
| 2012 | 8,051 | -6 | -0.07% |
| 2011 | 8,057 | -13 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 8,070 | 0 | 0% |