Riverside is a CDP located in Suffolk County New York. Riverside has a 2024 population of 2,951. Riverside is currently growing at a rate of 0.1% annually and its population has increased by 13.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,610 in 2020.
The average household income in Riverside is $89,193 with a poverty rate of 26.03%. The median age in Riverside is 34.1 years: 36.5 years for males, and 29.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Riverside was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,796 | 50.76% |
| Black or African American | 660 | 18.65% |
| Two or more races | 450 | 12.72% |
| Other race | 389 | 10.99% |
| Asian | 243 | 6.87% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 901 | 2.61 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Married | 405 | 3.41 | 77 | 23 |
| Non Family | 394 | 1.72 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Male | 59 | 3.51 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 43 | 2.02 | 16.3 | 83.7 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
70.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 411 | 15.15% |
| Associates Degree | 231 | 8.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 484 | 17.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 206 | 7.59% |
| High School Graduate | 1,030 | 37.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 152 | 5.6% |
| Some College | 199 | 7.34% |
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 | 1,462 | 1,218 | 422 |
| Black | 542 | 417 | 91 |
| Hispanic | 455 | 261 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 277 | 83 | 16 |
| Asian | 243 | 243 | 161 |
| Other Race | 189 | 189 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,875 | $108,153 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $145,457 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,813 | $40,605 | $31,250 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $31,845 |
$37,813
Average Earnings
$40,605
Average Male
$31,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.78% of Riverside residents speak only English, while 32.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 575 | 512 | 89.04% |
| Other | 367 | 346 | 94.28% |
| Multiple | 208 | 166 | 79.81% |
| White | 1,377 | 92 | 6.68% |
| Black | 168 | 11 | 6.55% |
26.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.62%
Male Poverty Rate
20.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Riverside is Other, with 94.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Riverside is Black, with 6.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 41.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.49% |
| Some College | 3.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 32.26% |
| Male Employed | 10.39% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,891 | $91,832 |
| Households | $41,397 | $89,193 |
| Married Families | $122,153 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,756 | $83,394 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.1%
Male Marriage Rate
39.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
109
Number of Veterans
109
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 76 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 76 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 101 | 6.24% |
| Black | 5 | 0.8% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 0.87% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
93.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
36.3%
Labor Force Participation
30.3%
Employment Rate
16.4%
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
60.68%
Born in Riverside
70.1%
Native Born
29.9%
Foreign Born
15.43%
Non Citizen
14.47%
Naturalized
70.1% of Riverside residents were born in the United States, with 60.68% having been born in New York. 15.43% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,951 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 2,948 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 2,945 | -415 | -12.35% |
| 2021 | 3,360 | 750 | 28.74% |
| 2020 | 2,610 | 248 | 10.5% |
| 2019 | 2,362 | -789 | -25.04% |
| 2018 | 3,151 | -917 | -22.54% |
| 2017 | 4,068 | -679 | -14.3% |
| 2016 | 4,747 | -165 | -3.36% |
| 2015 | 4,912 | -83 | -1.66% |
| 2014 | 4,995 | 322 | 6.89% |
| 2013 | 4,673 | 1,098 | 30.71% |
| 2012 | 3,575 | 567 | 18.85% |
| 2011 | 3,008 | 97 | 3.33% |
| 2010 | 2,911 | 0 | 0% |