Population 8,954 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Riverside
Household size in Riverside
| Period | Riverside | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.03 | 2.71 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.08 | 2.80 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.07 | 2.76 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.09 | 2.75 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | +0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Households in Riverside are large by national standards, averaging 3.09 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has crept up from 3.03 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only two of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
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 Riverside
| Period | Riverside | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.0 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.7 | 41.5 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.0 | 41.6 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.7 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Riverside are younger than 41.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has edged down from 41.7 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the southeast.
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 Riverside
| Period | Riverside | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 10.8% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 10.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Riverside: 6.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Riverside
Renters in Riverside
| Period | Riverside | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 29.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 31.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 32.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +4.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Riverside is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (29.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 Riverside
| Period | Riverside | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 8.3% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 8.8% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 9.4% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 7.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.2% of homes in Riverside are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 3.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Riverside has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Connecticut cities.
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 Riverside
| Period | Riverside | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1962 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1964 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Riverside is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1963, 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 1958 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
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 Riverside
| Period | Riverside | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,742 | $1,394 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,820 | $1,488 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,978 | $1,784 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,794 | $2,167 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,052 | +$773 | +$575 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Riverside costs $2,794 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,052 a month from 2006–10, a 60% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 38.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the east.
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 Riverside
Bachelor's degrees in Riverside
| Period | Riverside | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.1% | 43.2% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 70.3% | 45.5% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.6% | 47.9% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 78.6% | 50.4% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Riverside: 78.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 5.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only six of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Riverside
| Period | Riverside | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.3% | 87.7% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.7% | 88.8% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.9% | 89.8% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.8% | 89.7% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +2.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Riverside: 97.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Riverside has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Connecticut cities.
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 Riverside
| Period | Riverside | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Riverside is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 1.0 points, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Riverside compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | 3.09 | 41.0 | 6.5% | 19.4% | 4.2% | 1963 | $2,794 | 78.6% | 97.8% | 5.3% |
| Old Greenwich | 2.98 | 40.7 | 7.3% | 13.9% | 6.8% | 1967 | $3,429 | 83.9% | 98.6% | 4.5% |
| Cos Cob | 2.78 | 39.9 | 10.2% | 30.4% | 5.4% | 1963 | $3,093 | 74.8% | 96.0% | 5.3% |
| Stamford | 2.60 | 39.3 | 10.3% | 51.2% | 6.8% | 1974 | $2,458 | 50.9% | 88.7% | 4.9% |
| Greenwich | 2.72 | 45.2 | 9.4% | 34.8% | 13.3% | 1962 | $2,809 | 68.8% | 94.9% | 6.3% |
| Port Chester | 2.92 | 40.6 | 16.4% | 53.7% | 4.2% | 1956 | $2,121 | 35.4% | 77.8% | 5.5% |
| Rye Brook | 2.85 | 43.3 | 10.2% | 14.4% | 4.4% | 1968 | $2,440 | 79.2% | 97.0% | 6.4% |
| Darien | 3.10 | 37.9 | 7.5% | 17.6% | 7.4% | 1959 | $2,988 | 85.6% | 98.3% | 5.1% |
| Purchase | 3.21 | 31.7 | 5.1% | 24.3% | 9.6% | 1986 | $2,934 | 65.3% | 98.6% | 9.1% |
| Rye | 2.95 | 44.2 | 8.3% | 29.5% | 9.3% | 1958 | $2,740 | 81.1% | 96.5% | 5.7% |
| Harrison | 2.96 | 40.4 | 9.5% | 41.4% | 7.5% | 1962 | $2,768 | 58.8% | 93.2% | 4.5% |
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 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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