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Riverhead

County:
Suffolk County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
15.093
State:
New York

Riverhead is a CDP located in Suffolk County, New York. Riverhead has a 2026 population of 15,482. It is also the county seat of Suffolk County. Riverhead is currently growing at a rate of 0.89% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Riverhead is $83,008 with a poverty rate of 10.74%. The median age in Riverhead is 44.6 years: 40.9 years for males, and 50.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 105.0 males.

15.5K
Total Population
1,026
Density (mi²)
136 0.89%
Growth

Riverhead Population

Riverhead Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202615,4821360.89%
202515,3461370.9%

Median Age

Overall: 44.6 years
Female: 50.8 years
Male: 40.9 years

Riverhead Adults

There are 12,140 adults, (3,565 of whom are seniors) in Riverhead.

Sex Ratio

Female: 7,286 (48.8%)
Male: 7,650 (51.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Riverhead includes 49.08% White, 21.4% other race, 10.11% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,33049.08%
Other race3,19721.4%
Two or more races2,47816.59%
Black or African American1,51010.11%
Asian2511.68%
Native American1701.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race2,79118.69%
Two or more races1,52010.18%
White4683.13%
Native American1531.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,86245.94%
Black or African American1,51010.11%
Two or more races9586.41%
Other race4062.72%
Asian2511.68%
Native American170.11%

Riverhead Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Riverhead 's average per capita income is $53,290. Household income levels show a median of $83,008. The poverty rate stands at 10.74%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$93,832$120,807
Married Families$86,834-
Households$83,008$102,053
Non Families$57,872$61,906

$53,290

Average Income

$83,008

Median Household Income

10.74%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)