Population 4,619 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Riverside South
Household size in Riverside South
| Period | Riverside South | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.97 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.41 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.03 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.61 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.64 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Riverside South are large by national standards, averaging 3.61 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.97 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. Few San Antonio neighborhoods have larger households: only five of 119.
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 South
| Period | Riverside South | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.1 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.1 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.8 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.4 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.7 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.4, Riverside South is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Riverside South is younger than the great majority of San Antonio neighborhoods.
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 South
| Period | Riverside South | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.0% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Riverside South: 20.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Riverside South has a higher share of single-parent households than most San Antonio 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 Riverside South
Renters in Riverside South
| Period | Riverside South | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.5% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.0% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.6% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.8% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over four in ten households in Riverside South rent their homes (42.8%), above the national share of 34.8%. About six in ten owners (61.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 South
| Period | Riverside South | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Riverside South: 12.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones.
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 South
| Period | Riverside South | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1950 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | −3 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
Riverside South is a place of older homes: half were built before 1950, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Of San Antonio's 119 neighborhoods, only seven 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 South
| Period | Riverside South | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $703 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $622 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $800 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,069 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$367 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Riverside South pays $1,069 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 29.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Riverside South has lower rents than the great majority of San Antonio neighborhoods.
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 South
Bachelor's degrees in Riverside South
| Period | Riverside South | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Riverside South: 7.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Riverside South has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five San Antonio neighborhoods.
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 South
| Period | Riverside South | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.6% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 59.3% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 68.8% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 62.1% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults in Riverside South never finished high school, well above the national share: only 62.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Of San Antonio's 119 neighborhoods, only five have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 South
| Period | Riverside South | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.7%, unemployment in Riverside South is close to the national rate of 5.4%. 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 South 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 South | 3.61 | 31.4 | 20.5% | 42.8% | 12.8% | 1950 | $1,069 | 7.6% | 62.1% | 5.7% |
| Highland Park | 2.87 | 38.6 | 15.4% | 31.9% | 12.4% | 1947 | $948 | 16.1% | 82.4% | 8.5% |
| Mission San Jose | 3.21 | 31.9 | 42.3% | 55.3% | 8.3% | 1963 | $1,127 | 6.7% | 60.2% | 14.3% |
| Hot Wells | 2.25 | 42.2 | 14.9% | 83.6% | 10.8% | 1993 | $1,234 | 16.3% | 74.1% | 2.8% |
| Denver Heights | 2.90 | 37.3 | 15.8% | 41.1% | 20.0% | 1943 | $1,268 | 11.6% | 75.8% | 5.5% |
| Sunny Slope | 3.88 | 28.3 | 27.0% | 52.0% | 11.7% | 1971 | $1,120 | 9.8% | 75.4% | 10.8% |
| Highland Hills | 2.79 | 36.5 | 15.7% | 49.7% | 12.2% | 1970 | $1,156 | 9.6% | 78.2% | 5.5% |
| Lone Star | 2.23 | 36.5 | 10.5% | 57.8% | 18.6% | 1991 | $1,716 | 36.2% | 86.0% | 8.8% |
| Arena District | 3.00 | 36.5 | 19.1% | 58.4% | 17.7% | 1958 | $1,022 | 9.4% | 72.8% | 11.6% |
| Palm Heights | 2.88 | 39.6 | 17.5% | 35.7% | 9.7% | 1949 | $1,247 | 13.2% | 77.3% | 8.6% |
| Collins Gardens | 2.88 | 38.4 | 20.3% | 42.3% | 5.4% | 1953 | $1,011 | 9.6% | 71.7% | 9.6% |
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 South. 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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