U.S. County · Profile

Riverside County

2.5MTotal Population
346Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+61.29%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Riverside County has a population of 2,492,442 as of 2023. It is located in California.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Riverside County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):50.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
Hispanic or Latino50.8%1,266,161
White46.8%1,166,463
Some Other Race23.6%588,216
Two or More Races14.9%371,374
Asian6.9%171,978
Black or African American6.5%162,009
American Indian/Alaska Native1.0%24,924
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.3%7,477

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Riverside County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$84,505
13.3% above national average
Per Capita Income
$35,356
7.8% below national average
Poverty Rate
11.4%
0.9% below national average
Median Age
36.3 years

Income & Poverty

$84,505Median Household Income
$35,356Per Capita Income
11.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$84,505$110,021
Families$95,246$120,564
Married-couple Families$95,246$106,676
Nonfamily Households$45,049$48,653

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Riverside County, California.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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