Riverside, Ohio Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Riverside, OH Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Riverside | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,650 | 11,799,428 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2324.5 | 263.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.26% | 0.23% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.4 | 38.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 10,018 | 4,857,236 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Riverside declined by 5.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 22,650 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Riverside is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 22.6% of residents. That is 1.7 points above Ohio as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,109 22.6% +1.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,852 21.4% +0.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,386 19.4% -0.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,580 15.8% -2.3 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Ohio, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.0% of the people living in Riverside and men 48.0%.
- Women 52.0% Ohio 50.8%
- Men 48.0% Ohio 49.2%
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Economy
Riverside has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Riverside | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,186 | $71,509 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.21% | 4.38% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Riverside is about 10% lower than in Ohio.
Housing
| Metric | Riverside | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $43,152 | $139,044 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,062 | $1,033 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 56.2% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Riverside is about 3.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,062 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Riverside spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 149 hours, about 6.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Riverside | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.9 | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 35.8 | 42.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 149 | 176 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,621 | $5,447 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 13.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,998 | 8,648 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,306 | 1,212 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Riverside is 18 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Ohio.
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
Riverside has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Riverside | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.9% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Health
Riverside has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Riverside | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.2 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.6% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.2% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
Riverside, OH Compared With Nearby Cities
Riverside, OH is the smallest of the 4 cities compared here, 22,650 residents against a local median of 42,546. The measure that sets Riverside, OH apart most is median home price: $43,152, 78% below the local median of $196,434.
Median household income tells the same story from another angle: $64,186 against a local median of $77,370, 17% below it. The one measure here that carries a verdict is median household income, and at 17% below the local median it puts Riverside, OH at the weaker end of the local range. The cities themselves spread $133,722 on median home price, so Riverside, OH sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Riverside, OH has the 4th highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside, OH | 22,650 | $64,186 #3/4 | $43,152 #4/4 | 17.9 min #3/4 |
| Huber Heights, OH | 37,266 | $77,370 | $196,434 | 21.6 min |
| Dayton, OH | 141,732 | $45,533 | $96,142 | 17.7 min |
| Beavercreek, OH | 42,546 | $107,826 | $229,864 | 17.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Riverside, Ohio.
How big is Riverside, Ohio by population?
About 22,650 people live in Riverside, Ohio, in 10,018 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 36.4, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Riverside, Ohio urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Riverside, Ohio has 2,325 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 27 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Riverside, Ohio?
The median home costs 0.7 times the median household income ($43,152 against $64,186), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,062 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How educated are people in Riverside, Ohio?
20.9% of adults in Riverside, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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