La Riviera, CA Demographics

A map of La Riviera's Population by Race

La Riviera, California has an estimated population of 11,492, a slight increase from the 11,252 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.2% White, 19.2% Hispanic, 10.3% Asian, 9.3% Multiracial, 7.6% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Riviera, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

La Riviera has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In La Riviera, that probability was 67.5% in 2020 and 65.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

La Riviera is ranked the 459th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). La Riviera was ranked the 472nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

La Riviera's White Population

6,112 residents of La Riviera, or 53.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Riviera is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. La Riviera ranks 928th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Riviera's White population has grown by an estimated 7.1%. White residents' share of La Riviera's population has increased from 50.7% to 53.2%.

La Riviera is more White than neighboring Rosemont (42.2% White), Arden-Arcade (48.9% White), and Florin (13.7% White). La Riviera is less White than neighboring Carmichael (62.3% White), and Mather (63.1% White).

La Riviera's Black Population

879 residents of La Riviera, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Riviera is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. La Riviera ranks 77th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Riviera's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.1%. Black residents' share of La Riviera's population has decreased from 9.8% to 7.6%.

La Riviera is more Black than neighboring Carmichael (6.2% Black), and Mather (1.8% Black). La Riviera is less Black than neighboring Rosemont (12.2% Black), Arden-Arcade (7.8% Black), and Florin (10.1% Black).

La Riviera's Asian Population

1,188 residents of La Riviera, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Riviera is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. La Riviera ranks 338th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Riviera's Asian population has grown by an estimated 23.6%. Asian residents' share of La Riviera's population has increased from 8.5% to 10.3%.

La Riviera is more Asian than neighboring Carmichael (7.8% Asian), and Mather (10.1% Asian). La Riviera is less Asian than neighboring Rosemont (12.9% Asian), Arden-Arcade (10.8% Asian), and Florin (35.1% Asian).

La Riviera's Hispanic Population

2,209 residents of La Riviera, or 19.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Riviera is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. La Riviera ranks 839th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Riviera's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. Hispanic residents' share of La Riviera's population has decreased from 20.9% to 19.2%.

La Riviera is more Hispanic than neighboring Carmichael (15.5% Hispanic), and Mather (15.8% Hispanic). La Riviera is less Hispanic than neighboring Rosemont (23.3% Hispanic), Arden-Arcade (21.2% Hispanic), and Florin (30.5% Hispanic).

La Riviera's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of La Riviera, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in La Riviera is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. La Riviera ranks 385th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Riviera's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 83.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Riviera's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.3%.

La Riviera is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rosemont (2.2% Native American/Other), Arden-Arcade (2.1% Native American/Other), Carmichael (0.8% Native American/Other), Mather (1.9% Native American/Other), and Florin (4.6% Native American/Other).

La Riviera's Multiracial Population

1,065 residents of La Riviera, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Riviera is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. La Riviera ranks 139th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Riviera's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 19.5%. Multiracial residents' share of La Riviera's population has increased from 7.9% to 9.3%.

La Riviera is more Multiracial than neighboring Rosemont (7.2% Multiracial), Arden-Arcade (9.2% Multiracial), Carmichael (7.4% Multiracial), Mather (7.2% Multiracial), and Florin (6.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.