Riverside township is located in Burlington County New Jersey. Riverside township has a 2024 population of 8,083. Riverside township is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 1.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,996 in 2020.
The average household income in Riverside township is $86,556 with a poverty rate of 18.81%. The median age in Riverside township is 36.8 years: 36.1 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Riverside township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,939 | 61.68% |
| Other race | 1,238 | 15.46% |
| Two or more races | 892 | 11.14% |
| Black or African American | 723 | 9.03% |
| Asian | 216 | 2.7% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,977 | 2.69 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Married | 1,103 | 3.38 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Non Family | 943 | 1.21 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Female | 560 | 3.44 | 51.3 | 48.8 |
| Male | 371 | 3.25 | 30.2 | 69.8 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
53.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 435 | 7.9% |
| Associates Degree | 357 | 6.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 753 | 13.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 402 | 7.31% |
| High School Graduate | 2,372 | 43.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 436 | 7.92% |
| Some College | 748 | 13.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,587 | 3,144 | 774 |
| Hispanic | 879 | 682 | 201 |
| Other Race | 582 | 378 | 173 |
| 2+ Races | 526 | 436 | 77 |
| Black | 503 | 418 | 63 |
| Asian | 143 | 102 | 40 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.65%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 29.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,702 | $71,806 | $51,786 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,911 | $82,250 | $100,521 |
| High School Graduate | $37,727 | $41,370 | $33,555 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,688 | $44,352 | $25,613 |
| Overall | $46,831 | $50,891 | $42,688 |
| Some College | $62,598 | $63,598 | $55,645 |
$46,831
Average Earnings
$50,891
Average Male
$42,688
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.21% of Riverside township residents speak only English, while 31.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,727 | 862 | 49.91% |
| Other | 1,238 | 726 | 58.64% |
| White | 4,694 | 386 | 8.22% |
| Multiple | 892 | 251 | 28.14% |
| Black | 716 | 107 | 14.94% |
18.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.11%
Male Poverty Rate
20.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Riverside township is Other, with 58.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Riverside township is White, with 8.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.07% |
| High School | 11.59% |
| Some College | 5.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.43% |
| Male Employed | 12.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.8% |
| Female Employed | 6.81% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,741 | $96,553 |
| Households | $69,494 | $86,556 |
| Married Families | $111,023 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,539 | $56,665 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.7%
Male Marriage Rate
40.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
274
Number of Veterans
237
Male Veterans
37
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 73 |
| Vietnam | 66 |
| Second Gulf War | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 92 |
| 55 to 64 | 84 |
| 65 to 74 | 64 |
| 18 to 34 | 29 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 225 | 5.26% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 4.1% |
| Black | 18 | 3.15% |
| Asian | 5 | 2.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.53%
Born in Riverside township
79.41%
Native Born
20.59%
Foreign Born
14.2%
Non Citizen
6.39%
Naturalized
79.41% of Riverside township residents were born in the United States, with 56.53% having been born in New Jersey. 14.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,218 | 27 | 0.33% |
| 2028 | 8,191 | 27 | 0.33% |
| 2027 | 8,164 | 27 | 0.33% |
| 2026 | 8,137 | 27 | 0.33% |
| 2025 | 8,110 | 27 | 0.33% |
| 2024 | 8,083 | 27 | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 8,056 | 27 | 0.34% |
| 2022 | 8,029 | 27 | 0.34% |
| 2021 | 8,002 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 7,996 | 170 | 2.17% |
| 2019 | 7,826 | -9 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 7,835 | -21 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 7,856 | -27 | -0.34% |
| 2016 | 7,883 | -55 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 7,938 | -48 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 7,986 | -22 | -0.27% |
| 2013 | 8,008 | -43 | -0.53% |
| 2012 | 8,051 | -6 | -0.07% |
| 2011 | 8,057 | -13 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 8,070 | 0 | 0% |