Riverside County's 2026 population is estimated at 2,560,720, reflecting a 0.62% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Riverside County is the 4th largest county in California. The 2010 population was 2,201,562 and has grown 16.31% since 2010.
Overall: 37 years
Female: 37.8 years
Male: 36.3 years
There are 1,881,231 adults, (382,888 of whom are seniors) in Riverside County.
Female: 1,235,214 (49.8%)
Male: 1,243,386 (50.2%)
The racial composition of Riverside County includes 37.61% White, 25.2% other race, 7.09% Asian, 6.36% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 932,298 | 37.61% |
| Other race | 624,598 | 25.2% |
| Two or more races | 546,805 | 22.06% |
| Asian | 175,644 | 7.09% |
| Black or African American | 157,724 | 6.36% |
| Native American | 33,504 | 1.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8,027 | 0.32% |
Riverside County 's average per capita income is $50,065. Household income levels show a median of $93,074. The poverty rate stands at 10.62%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $120,162 | $146,932 |
| Families | $103,984 | $129,889 |
| Households | $93,074 | $118,890 |
| Non Families | $49,376 | $74,013 |
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