Riverside County, California's estimated 2024 population is 2,510,643 with a growth rate of 0.73% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Riverside County, California is the 4th largest county in California. The 2010 population was 2,201,562 and has seen a growth of 14.04% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,601,648 | 18,201 | 0.7% |
| 2028 | 2,583,447 | 18,201 | 0.71% |
| 2027 | 2,565,246 | 18,201 | 0.71% |
| 2026 | 2,547,045 | 18,201 | 0.72% |
| 2025 | 2,528,844 | 18,201 | 0.72% |
| 2024 | 2,510,643 | 18,201 | 0.73% |
| 2023 | 2,492,442 | 18,201 | 0.74% |
| 2022 | 2,474,241 | 20,842 | 0.85% |
| 2021 | 2,453,399 | 30,406 | 1.25% |
| 2020 | 2,422,993 | -42,576 | -1.73% |
| 2019 | 2,465,569 | 22,348 | 0.91% |
| 2018 | 2,443,221 | 30,163 | 1.25% |
| 2017 | 2,413,058 | 34,776 | 1.46% |
| 2016 | 2,378,282 | 33,634 | 1.43% |
| 2015 | 2,344,648 | 29,410 | 1.27% |
| 2014 | 2,315,238 | 29,151 | 1.28% |
| 2013 | 2,286,087 | 25,324 | 1.12% |
| 2012 | 2,260,763 | 26,923 | 1.21% |
| 2011 | 2,233,840 | 32,278 | 1.47% |
| 2010 | 2,201,562 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 1,170,413 | 507,247 | 76.49% |
| 1980 | 663,166 | 204,092 | 44.46% |
| 1970 | 459,074 | 152,883 | 49.93% |
| 1960 | 306,191 | 136,145 | 80.06% |
| 1950 | 170,046 | 64,522 | 61.14% |
| 1940 | 105,524 | 24,500 | 30.24% |
| 1930 | 81,024 | 30,727 | 61.09% |
| 1920 | 50,297 | 15,601 | 44.96% |
| 1910 | 34,696 | 16,799 | 93.86% |
| 1900 | 17,897 | -2,583,751 | -99.31% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,138,018 | 46.84% |
| Other race | 574,403 | 23.64% |
| Two or more races | 361,725 | 14.89% |
| Asian | 166,726 | 6.86% |
| Black or African American | 157,125 | 6.47% |
| Native American | 23,446 | 0.97% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8,044 | 0.33% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 749,976 | 3.19 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Married | 410,751 | 3.8 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Non Family | 191,846 | 1.32 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Female | 101,467 | 3.96 | 50.8 | 49.2 |
| Male | 45,912 | 3.83 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
3.7
Average Family Size
3.19
Average Household Size
68.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 126,225 | 7.92% |
| Associates Degree | 136,585 | 8.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 244,893 | 15.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 138,553 | 8.69% |
| High School Graduate | 426,917 | 26.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 142,806 | 8.96% |
| Some College | 378,021 | 23.72% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 710,717 | 498,776 | 88,935 |
| White | 613,646 | 579,469 | 194,964 |
| Other Race | 349,410 | 227,953 | 31,013 |
| 2+ Races | 192,205 | 150,568 | 38,693 |
| Asian | 117,703 | 105,648 | 56,495 |
| Black | 104,731 | 97,267 | 28,711 |
| Native American | 15,661 | 12,290 | 2,443 |
| Islander | 5,309 | 4,709 | 1,162 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.43%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,220 | $76,904 | $55,406 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,615 | $107,032 | $85,682 |
| High School Graduate | $39,689 | $46,976 | $31,985 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,997 | $37,132 | $23,511 |
| Overall | $46,240 | $53,998 | $38,015 |
| Some College | $46,761 | $58,107 | $37,795 |
$46,240
Average Earnings
$53,998
Average Male
$38,015
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.48% of Riverside County, California residents speak only English, while 41.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 34.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,215,986 | 157,772 | 12.97% |
| Other | 565,258 | 79,003 | 13.98% |
| White | 778,414 | 68,306 | 8.78% |
| Multiple | 358,351 | 37,397 | 10.44% |
| Black | 152,883 | 21,972 | 14.37% |
| Asian | 162,299 | 15,770 | 9.72% |
| Native | 22,920 | 3,617 | 15.78% |
| Islander | 7,951 | 1,356 | 17.05% |
11.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.28%
Male Poverty Rate
12.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Riverside County, California is Islander, with 17.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Riverside County, California is White, with 8.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.44% |
| High School | 11.02% |
| Some College | 8.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 21.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.27% |
| Female Employed | 5.68% |
| Male Employed | 4.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,246 | $120,564 |
| Households | $84,505 | $110,021 |
| Married Families | $109,884 | $135,921 |
| Non Families | $45,049 | $69,040 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.3%
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
112,052
Number of Veterans
102,060
Male Veterans
9,992
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 36,267 |
| Second Gulf War | 29,113 |
| First Gulf War | 26,137 |
| Korea | 7,579 |
| World War II | 2,009 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 29,422 |
| 35 to 54 | 28,480 |
| 65 to 74 | 25,258 |
| 55 to 64 | 17,888 |
| 18 to 34 | 11,004 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72,232 | 8.07% |
| Hispanic | 26,335 | 3.07% |
| Black | 12,831 | 10.73% |
| 2+ Races | 11,203 | 4.77% |
| Other Race | 9,468 | 2.26% |
| Asian | 5,033 | 3.77% |
| Native American | 996 | 5.46% |
| Islander | 289 | 4.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.7%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
61.67%
Born in Riverside County, California
78.35%
Native Born
21.65%
Foreign Born
9.62%
Non Citizen
12.03%
Naturalized
78.35% of Riverside County, California residents were born in the United States, with 61.67% having been born in California. 9.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.