River Park, FL Demographics
A map of River Park's Population by Race
River Park, Florida has an estimated population of 5,714, a large decrease from the 6,514 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.5% White, 35.9% Hispanic, 8.4% Multiracial, 7.7% Black, 2.2% Asian, and 1.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of River Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
River Park has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In River Park, that probability was 57.4% in 2020 and 66.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.
River Park is ranked the 449th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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). River Park was ranked the 415th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
River Park's White Population
2,541 residents of River Park, or 44.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in River Park is lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. River Park ranks 578th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, River Park's White population has declined by an estimated 35.1%. White residents' share of River Park's population has decreased from 60.1% to 44.5%.
River Park is more White than neighboring Fort Pierce South (41.1% White), and Fort Pierce (30.3% White). River Park is less White than neighboring Indian River Estates (80.5% White), White City (82.6% White), and Port St. Lucie (50.4% White).
River Park's Black Population
439 residents of River Park, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in River Park is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. River Park ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, River Park's Black population has declined by an estimated 35.9%. Black residents' share of River Park's population has decreased from 10.5% to 7.7%.
River Park is more Black than neighboring Indian River Estates (1.3% Black), and White City (1.5% Black). River Park is less Black than neighboring Port St. Lucie (19% Black), Fort Pierce South (15.3% Black), and Fort Pierce (43.5% Black).
River Park's Asian Population
124 residents of River Park, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in River Park is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. River Park ranks 473rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, River Park's Asian population has grown by an estimated 42.5%. Asian residents' share of River Park's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.2%.
River Park is more Asian than neighboring Indian River Estates (0.4% Asian), White City (0.8% Asian), Port St. Lucie (2.1% Asian), Fort Pierce South (0% Asian), and Fort Pierce (2.1% Asian).
River Park's Hispanic Population
2,050 residents of River Park, or 35.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in River Park is higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. River Park ranks 280th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, River Park's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 38.5%. Hispanic residents' share of River Park's population has increased from 22.7% to 35.9%.
River Park is more Hispanic than neighboring Indian River Estates (13.5% Hispanic), White City (12.8% Hispanic), Port St. Lucie (24% Hispanic), and Fort Pierce (20.6% Hispanic). River Park is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Pierce South (38.2% Hispanic).
River Park's Native American/Other Population
80 residents of River Park, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in River Park is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. River Park ranks 448th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, River Park's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 60.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of River Park's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.4%.
River Park is more Native American/Other than neighboring Indian River Estates (1.3% Native American/Other), Port St. Lucie (0.8% Native American/Other), Fort Pierce South (0.3% Native American/Other), and Fort Pierce (0.6% Native American/Other). River Park is less Native American/Other than neighboring White City (2% Native American/Other).
River Park's Multiracial Population
480 residents of River Park, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in River Park is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. River Park ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, River Park's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 62.2%. Multiracial residents' share of River Park's population has increased from 4.5% to 8.4%.
River Park is more Multiracial than neighboring Indian River Estates (3% Multiracial), White City (0.2% Multiracial), Port St. Lucie (3.6% Multiracial), Fort Pierce South (5.1% Multiracial), and Fort Pierce (2.9% 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.