Riverdale, GA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

15,291

Unemployment

8.6%

Poverty

17.5%

Median Home

$101,300

Median Income

$50,145

Median Rent

$903

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Riverdale SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

N/A

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Riverdale, GA Cost Of Living

90
Riverdale's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Riverdale	Georgia	National Average
Overall	90	94	100

Services	108	97	100
Groceries	104	99	100
Health	109	97	100
Housing	56	86	100
Transportation	108	97	100
Utilities	86	93	100

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Rankings for Riverdale in Georgia

Ranks #12 in Cheapest Places To Live In Georgia

Ranks #37 in Worst Places To Live In Georgia

Ranks #89 in Best Places To Live In Georgia

Map Of Riverdale, GA

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Population over time in Riverdale

Year	Population	% Change
2019	15,291	-6.1%
2018	16,289	2.2%
2017	15,931	0.8%
2016	15,812	1.0%
2015	15,650	1.0%
2014	15,496	0.8%
2013	15,368	0.7%
2012	15,256	0.9%
2011	15,125	0.6%
2010	15,042	-

Race / Ethnicity in Riverdale

White

6.2% (944)

African American

83.6% (12,776)

American Indian

0.0% (0)

Asian

4.0% (608)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.2% (36)

Two Or More

0.6% (99)

Hispanic

5.4% (828)

Race	Riverdale	GA	USA
White	6.2%	52.7%	60.7%
African American	83.6%	31.2%	12.3%
American Indian	0.0%	0.2%	0.7%
Asian	4.0%	3.9%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.3%	0.2%
Two Or More	0.6%	2.0%	2.4%
Hispanic	5.4%	9.5%	18.0%

Gender in Riverdale

Female

52.4% (8,015)

Male

47.6% (7,276)

Gender	Riverdale	GA	USA
Female	52.4%	51.3%	50.8%
Male	47.6%	48.7%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Riverdale for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

7.0% (1,070)

9-12th Grade

6.0% (917)

High School / GED

33.0% (5,046)

Some College

25.0% (3,822)

Associate's Degree

10.0% (1,529)

Bachelor's Degree

14.0% (2,140)

Master's Degree

3.0% (458)

Professional Degree

1.0% (152)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (152)

Education	Riverdale	GA	USA
< 9th Grade	7.0%	5.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	6.0%	8.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	33.0%	28.0%	27.0%
Some College	25.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	10.0%	8.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	14.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	3.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Riverdale, Georgia

Less than $10,000

8.4% (128,325)

$10,000 to $14,999

4.1% (62,361)

$15,000 to $24,999

10.0% (152,715)

$25,000 to $34,999

16.1% (245,842)

$35,000 to $49,999

11.3% (173,225)

$50,000 to $74,999

25.9% (395,786)

$75,000 to $99,999

11.9% (182,372)

$100,000 to $149,999

8.7% (133,037)

$150,000 to $199,999

2.1% (31,596)

$200,000 or more

1.6% (23,835)

Income	Riverdale	GA	USA
Less than $10,000	8.4%	6.8%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	4.1%	4.5%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	10.0%	9.4%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	16.1%	9.6%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	11.3%	12.9%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	25.9%	17.7%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	11.9%	12.6%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	8.7%	14.2%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	2.1%	5.8%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	1.6%	6.5%	7.7%