2023 ACS Census Data · Population 2,449,909
Riverside County is one of the most populous counties in California with a population of 2.4M. The median household income is $89,672, 38% above the national average. The poverty rate is 11.1%, median home value is $510,300, and 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
2,449,909
2023 estimate
Rank #10 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$89,672
Household
Rank #257 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$510,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #101 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
25.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #1141 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
21.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
41.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
3% above California avg·38% above national avg
Poverty Rate
14% above California avg·26% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
4% above California avg·5% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$37,162
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
11.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
60.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
10% below California avg·144% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
12% above California avg·95% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
8% above California avg·6% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
10% below California avg·67% below national avg
Housing Units
860,042
Households
762,234
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
3.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,492
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
92.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
34 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
16% below California avg·4% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% below California avg·6% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
7.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
9.3%
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