Population 9,896 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Riverview
Household size in Riverview
| Period | Riverview | Kansas City | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.17 | 2.75 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.01 | 2.78 | 2.60 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.97 | 2.76 | 2.59 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.17 | 2.84 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | +0.09 | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Riverview is a place of big households: 3.17 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Only one other Kansas City neighborhood has 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 Riverview
| Period | Riverview | Kansas City | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.3 | 34.5 | 37.5 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.1 | 34.6 | 37.9 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.2 | 34.9 | 38.8 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 29.0 | 35.2 | 39.2 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.2 | +0.7 | +1.7 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
Riverview is young: half of its residents are under 29.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has dropped from 30.3 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Riverview has the youngest population of any Kansas City neighborhood.
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 Riverview
| Period | Riverview | Kansas City | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 17.5% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.4% | 19.0% | 11.9% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 15.9% | 11.2% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 17.0% | 10.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than one in five households in Riverview (22.1%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only one other Kansas City neighborhood has a higher 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 Riverview
Renters in Riverview
| Period | Riverview | Kansas City | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.5% | 37.4% | 31.2% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 57.2% | 41.5% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.5% | 43.7% | 34.9% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.7% | 39.1% | 34.2% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | +1.7 pts | +3.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Riverview rent: 52.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 68.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 3.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Riverview
| Period | Riverview | Kansas City | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 15.3% | 10.0% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 13.6% | 9.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 12.1% | 9.0% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 11.1% | 7.5% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Riverview: 13.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.4 points, mirroring the country.
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 Riverview
| Period | Riverview | Kansas City | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1961 | 1976 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1944 | 1961 | 1977 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1944 | 1962 | 1977 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1962 | 1980 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Riverview 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 1944 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
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 Riverview
| Period | Riverview | Kansas City | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $650 | $761 | $897 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $706 | $862 | $980 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $704 | $951 | $1,095 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,022 | $1,252 | $1,395 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$372 | +$491 | +$498 | +$390 | +$606 |
Rent in Riverview runs $1,022 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $372 a month since 2006–10, up 57%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the west.
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 Riverview
Bachelor's degrees in Riverview
| Period | Riverview | Kansas City | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 14.9% | 33.5% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 15.3% | 34.1% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 17.7% | 37.1% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 20.9% | 39.7% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +6.0 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Riverview: 14.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Few Kansas City neighborhoods have a lower share of college graduates: only two of 14.
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 Riverview
| Period | Riverview | Kansas City | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.9% | 78.1% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 54.4% | 77.3% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 55.9% | 77.7% | 91.8% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 63.5% | 80.6% | 92.9% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +2.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a third of adults in Riverview never finished high school, well above the national share: only 63.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Riverview has the lowest share of high school graduates of any Kansas City neighborhood.
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 Riverview
| Period | Riverview | Kansas City | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 13.0% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 13.3% | 7.6% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 7.0% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 5.8% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −13.2 pts | −7.2 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Riverview than nationally: unemployment was 3.8%, against 5.4%. Only one other Kansas City neighborhood has lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 13.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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).
Riverview 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview | 3.17 | 29.0 | 22.1% | 52.7% | 13.1% | 1952 | $1,022 | 14.3% | 63.5% | 3.8% |
| Strawberry Hill | 2.36 | 35.5 | 19.1% | 65.9% | 12.6% | 1946 | $970 | 18.3% | 79.5% | 14.8% |
| Kensington | 3.44 | 32.0 | 14.6% | 38.7% | 18.2% | 1950 | $1,087 | 19.6% | 71.8% | 6.4% |
| Northeast | 2.53 | 33.6 | 31.5% | 59.3% | 14.1% | 1949 | $820 | 15.6% | 80.2% | 6.7% |
| Northwest | 2.98 | 34.8 | 16.9% | 34.6% | 19.3% | 1949 | $1,148 | 10.7% | 66.7% | 8.4% |
| Central Business District | 1.48 | 31.0 | 4.8% | 82.4% | 10.6% | 1963 | $1,552 | 63.5% | 97.2% | 3.4% |
| Argentine | 2.87 | 37.9 | 16.0% | 44.0% | 7.2% | 1955 | $1,093 | 17.5% | 81.2% | 5.5% |
| Rosedale | 2.00 | 36.8 | 10.9% | 61.7% | 13.8% | 1960 | $1,281 | 37.9% | 91.1% | 4.0% |
| Volker | 1.75 | 36.8 | 6.4% | 61.0% | 11.9% | 1939 | $1,169 | 63.8% | 98.0% | 4.0% |
| Coronado | 2.84 | 32.0 | 18.8% | 51.2% | 12.9% | 1963 | $1,101 | 11.6% | 78.2% | 9.0% |
| Pendleton Heights | 2.59 | 25.8 | 18.6% | 72.9% | 10.1% | 1948 | $1,015 | 38.5% | 80.5% | 11.7% |
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 Riverview. 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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