Riverside County, California Population 2022
Riverside County, California's estimated population is 2,544,820 with a growth rate of 0.98% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Riverside County, California is the 5th largest county in California. The 2010 Population was 2,201,580 and has seen a growth of 15.59% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,544,820 | 24,760 | 0.98% |
| 2021 | 2,520,060 | 24,760 | 0.99% |
| 2020 | 2,495,300 | 24,750 | 1.00% |
| 2019 | 2,470,550 | 24,760 | 1.01% |
| 2018 | 2,445,790 | 30,830 | 1.28% |
| 2017 | 2,414,960 | 34,880 | 1.47% |
| 2016 | 2,380,080 | 34,260 | 1.46% |
| 2015 | 2,345,820 | 29,660 | 1.28% |
| 2014 | 2,316,160 | 29,400 | 1.29% |
| 2013 | 2,286,760 | 25,560 | 1.13% |
| 2012 | 2,261,200 | 27,130 | 1.21% |
| 2011 | 2,234,070 | 32,490 | 1.48% |
| 2010 | 2,201,580 | 1,031,170 | 88.10% |
| 1990 | 1,170,410 | 507,244 | 76.49% |
| 1980 | 663,166 | 204,092 | 44.46% |
| 1970 | 459,074 | 152,883 | 49.93% |
| 1960 | 306,191 | 136,145 | 80.06% |
| 1950 | 170,046 | 64,522 | 61.14% |
| 1940 | 105,524 | 24,500 | 30.24% |
| 1930 | 81,024 | 30,727 | 61.09% |
| 1920 | 50,297 | 15,601 | 44.96% |
| 1910 | 34,696 | 16,799 | 93.86% |
| 1900 | 17,897 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,444,654 | 59.91% |
| Some Other Race | 519,122 | 21.53% |
| Asian | 157,261 | 6.52% |
| Black or African American | 156,836 | 6.50% |
| Two or More Races | 106,316 | 4.41% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 19,765 | 0.82% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 7,485 | 0.31% |
Riverside County, California Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 724,893 | 3.28 | 66.3 |
| Married | 389,892 | 3.93 | 76.3 |
| Non Family | 197,808 | 1.32 | 58.2 |
| Female | 94,380 | 4.27 | 47.4 |
| Male | 42,813 | 4.17 | 54.6 |
3.87
Average Family Size
3.28
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 142,185 | 9.12% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 137,951 | 8.84% |
| High School Graduate | 418,902 | 26.85% |
| Some College | 386,861 | 24.80% |
| Associates Degree | 126,033 | 8.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 221,322 | 14.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 126,615 | 8.12% |
Riverside County, California Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 657,113 | 440,275 | 67,895 |
| White | 655,435 | 615,183 | 194,627 |
| Other Race | 300,640 | 188,008 | 21,587 |
| Asian | 111,051 | 99,762 | 49,775 |
| Black | 101,715 | 93,294 | 25,856 |
| 2+ Races | 42,397 | 37,515 | 10,854 |
| Native American | 12,245 | 9,849 | 1,888 |
| Islander | 5,020 | 4,397 | 1,264 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.86%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 44.82%.
$38,011
Average Earnings
$44,143
Average Male
$31,004
Average Female
Riverside County, California Language by Age
Riverside County, California Language
58.94% of Riverside County, California residents speak only English, while 41.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 34.11% of the population.
Riverside County, California Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,162,010 | 194,554 | 16.74% |
| Other | 93,213 | NaN% | |
| White | 841,304 | 78,516 | 9.33% |
| Black | 152,447 | 26,630 | 17.47% |
| Asian | 153,018 | 17,284 | 11.30% |
| Multiple | 104,055 | 11,882 | 11.42% |
| Native | 19,429 | 4,044 | 20.81% |
| Islander | 7,246 | 945 | 13.04% |
13.70%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.45%
Male Poverty Rate
14.94%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Riverside County, California
The race most likely to be in poverty in Riverside County, California is Native, with 20.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Riverside County, California is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.10%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.53%.
Riverside County, California Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Riverside County, California Married by Age and Sex
Riverside County, California Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Riverside County, California Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90,946 | 8.21% |
| Hispanic | 23,601 | 2.95% |
| Black | 13,749 | 11.65% |
| Other Race | 7,914 | 2.16% |
| Asian | 4,499 | 3.56% |
| 2+ Races | 3,858 | 6.94% |
| Native American | 823 | 5.87% |
| Islander | 519 | 8.99% |
Riverside County, California Veterans by Education
6.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.9%
Labor Force Participation
55.2%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
60.35%
Born in Riverside County, California
78.44%
Native Born
21.56%
Foreign Born
10.61%
Non Citizen
10.94%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
78.44% of Riverside County, California residents were born in the United States, with 60.35% having been born in California. 10.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990