Riviera Beach, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Riviera Beach | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,649 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2863.6 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.15% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.0 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 10,583 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Riviera Beach grew by 5.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 29,434 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Riviera Beach has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Riviera Beach | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,972 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.17% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.9% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Riviera Beach is about 19% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Riviera Beach | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $283,473 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,430 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 55.6% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Riviera Beach is about 16.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,430 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Riviera Beach spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 173 hours, about 7.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Riviera Beach | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.8 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.6 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 173 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,377 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 54,367 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,774 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Riviera Beach is 21 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Riviera Beach has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Riviera Beach | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.5% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Riviera Beach has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Riviera Beach | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.0 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 24.2% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 23.4% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Riviera Beach, Florida.
What is the population of Riviera Beach, Florida?
The population of Riviera Beach, Florida is 27,649, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Riviera Beach, Florida?
The population density of Riviera Beach, Florida is 2863.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Riviera Beach, Florida?
The median household income in Riviera Beach, Florida is $57,972, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Riviera Beach, Florida?
The median home price in Riviera Beach, Florida is $283,473, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Riviera Beach, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Riviera Beach, Florida is 9.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.