Riverside, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
327,569
Unemployment
6.5%
Poverty
13.2%
Median Home
$389,500
Median Income
$72,738
Median Rent
$1,466
Riverside SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
9.5
Safety
4
Amenities
9.5
Education
6
Commute
4
Riverside, CA Crime Report
11,471
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,430.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
46.23%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Riverside / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 11,471 | 3,430.6 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 1,491 | 445.9 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 20 | 6.0 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 394 | 117.8 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 925 | 276.6 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 9,980 | 2,984.7 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 1,639 | 490.2 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 6,456 | 1,930.8 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 1,885 | 563.7 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Riverside, CA Cost Of Living
124
Riverside's Overall Cost Of Living
Riverside's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Riverside | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 114 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 115 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 148 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 137 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 126 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Riverside in California
Map Of Riverside, CA
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Population over time in Riverside
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 327,569 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 323,935 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 321,570 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 318,678 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 316,335 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 313,041 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 309,150 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 306,128 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 303,569 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 300,553 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Riverside
| Race | Riverside | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28.9% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 5.5% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 8.4% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 53.6% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Riverside
| Gender | Riverside | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Riverside for adults over 25
| Education | Riverside | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Riverside, California
| Income | Riverside | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.9% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.0% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.0% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.0% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.3% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.8% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.0% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.2% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.4% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
