Riverdale, GA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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

Population

15,455

Unemployment

5.0%

Poverty

15.1%

Median Home

$109,900

Median Income

$55,972

Median Rent

$994

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Riverdale SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

7/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

N/A

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Riverdale, GA Cost Of Living

88
Riverdale's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Riverdale	Georgia	National Average
Overall	88	91	100

Services	100	98	100
Groceries	106	95	100
Health	103	99	100
Housing	58	87	100
Transportation	101	98	100
Utilities	83	91	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
2020	15,455	-5.1%
2019	16,289	2.2%
2018	15,931	0.8%
2017	15,812	1.0%
2016	15,650	1.0%
2015	15,496	0.8%
2014	15,368	0.7%
2013	15,256	0.9%
2012	15,125	0.6%
2011	15,042	-

Race / Ethnicity in Riverdale

White

4.5% (693)

African American

83.1% (12,844)

American Indian

0.0% (0)

Asian

6.7% (1,028)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.3% (44)

Two Or More

0.7% (113)

Hispanic

4.7% (733)

Race	Riverdale	GA	USA
White	4.5%	52.1%	60.1%
African American	83.1%	31.1%	12.2%
American Indian	0.0%	0.2%	0.6%
Asian	6.7%	4.1%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.3%	0.4%	0.3%
Two Or More	0.7%	2.5%	2.8%
Hispanic	4.7%	9.6%	18.2%

Gender in Riverdale

Female

53.1% (8,212)

Male

46.9% (7,243)

Gender	Riverdale	GA	USA
Female	53.1%	51.4%	50.8%
Male	46.9%	48.6%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Riverdale for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

7.0% (1,081)

9-12th Grade

7.0% (1,081)

High School / GED

33.0% (5,100)

Some College

27.0% (4,172)

Associate's Degree

10.0% (1,545)

Bachelor's Degree

11.0% (1,700)

Master's Degree

3.0% (463)

Professional Degree

1.0% (154)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (154)

Education	Riverdale	GA	USA
< 9th Grade	7.0%	4.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	7.0%	8.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	33.0%	28.0%	27.0%
Some College	27.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	10.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	11.0%	20.0%	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

6.0% (92,171)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.8% (59,474)

$15,000 to $24,999

8.7% (134,734)

$25,000 to $34,999

13.7% (211,403)

$35,000 to $49,999

13.1% (202,101)

$50,000 to $74,999

21.7% (335,426)

$75,000 to $99,999

12.3% (190,826)

$100,000 to $149,999

12.1% (186,598)

$150,000 to $199,999

7.0% (108,238)

$200,000 or more

1.6% (24,522)

Income	Riverdale	GA	USA
Less than $10,000	6.0%	6.6%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.8%	4.2%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	8.7%	9.0%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	13.7%	9.3%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	13.1%	12.5%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	21.7%	17.6%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.3%	12.7%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	12.1%	14.9%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	7.0%	6.3%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	1.6%	7.1%	8.3%