Population 8,297 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Downtown Riverside
Household size in Downtown Riverside
| Period | Downtown Riverside | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 3.35 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 3.43 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 3.42 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 3.34 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Downtown Riverside run small, averaging 2.44 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.66 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Downtown Riverside has the smallest households of any Riverside neighborhood.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Downtown Riverside
| Period | Downtown Riverside | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.6 | 33.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.4 | 34.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.8 | 35.9 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.6 | 37.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.1 | +3.4 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Downtown Riverside is young: half of its residents are under 34.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Downtown Riverside
| Period | Downtown Riverside | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 15.2% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 15.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 14.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 14.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Downtown Riverside: 19.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Downtown Riverside has a higher share of single-parent households than most Riverside neighborhoods.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Downtown Riverside
Renters in Downtown Riverside
| Period | Downtown Riverside | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.7% | 32.3% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 71.9% | 36.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.9% | 36.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 70.6% | 34.2% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Downtown Riverside: 70.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About four in ten owners (39.8%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Riverside neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Downtown Riverside
| Period | Downtown Riverside | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 10.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 9.4% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −4.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Downtown Riverside as nationally: 10.3%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Riverside area as a whole (7.8%). Vacancy is down 5.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Downtown Riverside
| Period | Downtown Riverside | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1983 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1949 | 1984 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1950 | 1984 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1986 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Downtown Riverside is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1959, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1954 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Only one other Riverside neighborhood has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Downtown Riverside
| Period | Downtown Riverside | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $873 | $1,287 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $942 | $1,332 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,121 | $1,549 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,571 | $2,083 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$698 | +$796 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Downtown Riverside costs $1,571 a month with utilities, the same as the national median. Rents here are lower than in the Riverside area as a whole ($2,083). Rent has climbed $698 a month since 2006–10, up 80%, faster than rents rose nationally. No other Riverside neighborhood has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Downtown Riverside
Bachelor's degrees in Downtown Riverside
| Period | Downtown Riverside | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.4% | 19.2% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 19.4% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.0% | 21.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 24.0% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Downtown Riverside: 23.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The Riverside area as a whole looks much the same. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Downtown Riverside
| Period | Downtown Riverside | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.8% | 77.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.7% | 78.6% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.5% | 80.6% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.1% | 82.5% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +4.6 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Downtown Riverside never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Locally, though, the rate is higher than in the Riverside area as a whole (82.5%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.3 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Downtown Riverside
| Period | Downtown Riverside | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 11.4% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 14.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 6.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −4.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Downtown Riverside is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Riverside area as a whole (6.8%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.5 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Downtown Riverside compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Riverside | 2.44 | 34.6 | 19.1% | 70.6% | 10.3% | 1959 | $1,571 | 23.1% | 87.1% | 5.5% |
| Eastside | 3.65 | 32.7 | 20.3% | 60.5% | 7.1% | 1962 | $1,688 | 15.2% | 69.7% | 10.9% |
| Wood Streets | 2.77 | 37.6 | 9.8% | 46.8% | 6.1% | 1947 | $2,136 | 42.7% | 94.7% | 9.2% |
| Northside | 3.90 | 32.9 | 19.2% | 43.4% | 3.2% | 1972 | $1,911 | 15.7% | 80.8% | 9.4% |
| Hunter Industrial Park | 3.65 | 30.5 | 13.4% | 54.6% | 7.8% | 1977 | $1,774 | 16.9% | 82.9% | 8.2% |
| Grand | 3.06 | 39.1 | 7.2% | 28.7% | 13.2% | 1961 | $2,327 | 32.0% | 95.8% | 8.8% |
| Victoria | 2.97 | 42.5 | 14.5% | 20.1% | 5.2% | 1964 | $2,106 | 38.7% | 89.5% | 3.8% |
| University | 2.51 | 26.4 | 12.4% | 76.0% | 16.3% | 1986 | $1,836 | 32.3% | 88.6% | 11.0% |
| Magnolia Center | 2.73 | 38.7 | 14.4% | 39.8% | 9.0% | 1962 | $1,891 | 22.2% | 85.9% | 5.5% |
| Canyon Crest | 2.60 | 38.5 | 11.9% | 48.0% | 6.4% | 1986 | $2,519 | 48.2% | 94.2% | 2.9% |
| Casablanca | 3.86 | 34.6 | 23.2% | 30.2% | 6.3% | 1969 | $1,707 | 11.0% | 76.1% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Downtown Riverside. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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