Riverside County, California
CA · FIPS 06065 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,478,600 | — | #10 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $93,074 | +23.9% | #251 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.0 years | -4.9% | #2,743 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $557,300 | +97.7% | #98 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,901 | +63.5% | #71 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | -15.7% | #925 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Riverside County has a population of 2,478,600, making it the #10 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.0 years, which is 4.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Riverside County is $93,074, ranking #251 out of 3,222 counties — 23.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.6% and unemployment stands at 6.5%.
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The median home value in Riverside County is $557,300 (+97.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,901/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.1%.
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92.3% of residents in Riverside County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% above the national rate.
About Riverside County, California
Riverside County, California has a total population of 2,478,600, making it the 10th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Riverside County is 37.0 years, which is 4.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Riverside County is $93,074, which ranks #251 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5%.
The median home value in Riverside County is $557,300, 97.7% above the national median. Renters in Riverside County pay a median gross rent of $1,901 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Riverside County, 25.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.9 min.
Riverside County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (31.0%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (6.9%).
All data for Riverside County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.