Population 8,917 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Riverside
Household size in Riverside
| Period | Riverside | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.88 | 2.63 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.76 | 2.68 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.89 | 2.66 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.68 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Riverside are small: just 1.68 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 1.88 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Jacksonville neighborhood has smaller 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 | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3 | 37.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.5 | 38.8 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.2 | 39.5 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 40.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +3.1 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Riverside skews older than the country: its median age is 42.9, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 39.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the east.
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 | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 12.2% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 11.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.6% of households in Riverside, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 8.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only four of Jacksonville's 108 neighborhoods have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.4% | 31.8% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 67.6% | 34.2% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.2% | 35.5% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 66.8% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Riverside rent: 66.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About four in ten owners (39.4%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 6.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 13.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 13.8% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 11.8% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 9.4% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −11.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Riverside: 11.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 11.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1946 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1945 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1948 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1992 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Riverside is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1952, 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 1946 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the center has the oldest housing. Only three of Jacksonville's 108 neighborhoods have 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 Riverside
| Period | Riverside | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $795 | $1,041 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $865 | $1,106 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,082 | $1,251 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,322 | $1,750 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$527 | +$709 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Riverside costs $1,322 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $527 a month since 2006–10, up 66%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the southwest.
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 | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5% | 26.9% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.9% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.8% | 31.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.8% | 36.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.2 pts | +9.8 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Riverside is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (51.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 15.2 points, in line with the national trend. Only ten of Jacksonville's 108 neighborhoods 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 | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.8% | 88.5% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.9% | 89.6% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.0% | 90.9% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.0% | 92.2% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +3.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Riverside have finished high school (92.0%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Jacksonville area. The share with a diploma has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 10.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 4.2% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −4.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Riverside runs below the national rate: 4.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.0 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | 1.68 | 42.9 | 4.6% | 66.8% | 11.3% | 1952 | $1,322 | 51.8% | 92.0% | 4.1% |
| Avondale | 2.03 | 40.9 | 7.5% | 35.8% | 12.1% | 1941 | $1,483 | 57.9% | 97.1% | 1.2% |
| Lackawanna | 2.00 | 39.1 | 17.9% | 38.0% | 12.2% | 1951 | $1,377 | 11.6% | 76.4% | 10.6% |
| Murray Hill | 1.85 | 43.1 | 9.6% | 40.3% | 9.1% | 1953 | $1,244 | 33.0% | 91.6% | 1.6% |
| Woodstock | 2.79 | 29.0 | 32.6% | 64.3% | 17.4% | 1958 | $1,166 | 9.2% | 79.7% | 13.4% |
| Downtown Jacksonville | 1.35 | 40.4 | 5.9% | 91.1% | 11.3% | 1968 | $701 | 14.0% | 78.1% | 10.0% |
| Mid-Westside | 2.37 | 35.2 | 33.7% | 65.9% | 18.7% | 1965 | $964 | 12.2% | 80.6% | 17.1% |
| Miramar | 2.58 | 35.8 | 3.0% | 10.4% | 6.0% | 1954 | $1,482 | 82.8% | 97.0% | 1.4% |
| Hillcrest | 2.21 | 38.1 | 22.2% | 54.4% | 10.1% | 1970 | $1,139 | 17.7% | 80.4% | 7.6% |
| Lakeshore | 2.09 | 41.2 | 15.1% | 36.0% | 11.7% | 1953 | $1,178 | 16.7% | 94.7% | 1.8% |
| Springfield | 2.18 | 39.4 | 9.7% | 39.1% | 23.7% | 1943 | $1,025 | 38.4% | 87.2% | 5.8% |
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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