River Ridge, FL Demographics

A map of River Ridge's Population by Race

River Ridge, Florida has an estimated population of 5,149, a less than 1% change from the 5,107 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.5% White, 6.9% Hispanic, 3.2% Multiracial, 1.1% Native American/Other, 0.7% Black, and 0.6% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of River Ridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

River Ridge has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Ridge, that probability was 31.7% in 2020 and 22.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

River Ridge is ranked the 474th 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 Ridge was ranked the 471st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

River Ridge's White Population

4,503 residents of River Ridge, or 87.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in River Ridge is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. River Ridge ranks 281st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Ridge's White population has grown by an estimated 7.8%. White residents' share of River Ridge's population has increased from 81.8% to 87.5%.

River Ridge is more White than neighboring Moon Lake (72.7% White), New Port Richey East (79.5% White), Jasmine Estates (60.9% White), Bayonet Point (73.7% White), and Meadow Oaks (71.9% White).

River Ridge's Black Population

35 residents of River Ridge, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in River Ridge is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. River Ridge ranks 731st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Ridge's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.7%. Black residents' share of River Ridge's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.7%.

River Ridge is less Black than neighboring Moon Lake (2.8% Black), New Port Richey East (2.7% Black), Jasmine Estates (4.4% Black), Bayonet Point (2.8% Black), and Meadow Oaks (6.6% Black).

River Ridge's Asian Population

30 residents of River Ridge, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in River Ridge is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. River Ridge ranks 327th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Ridge's Asian population has declined by an estimated 69.4%. Asian residents' share of River Ridge's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.6%.

River Ridge is more Asian than neighboring Moon Lake (0.4% Asian), New Port Richey East (0.5% Asian), Bayonet Point (0.4% Asian), and Meadow Oaks (0.3% Asian). River Ridge is less Asian than neighboring Jasmine Estates (1.4% Asian).

River Ridge's Hispanic Population

356 residents of River Ridge, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in River Ridge is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. River Ridge ranks 515th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Ridge's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 35.5%. Hispanic residents' share of River Ridge's population has decreased from 10.8% to 6.9%.

River Ridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Moon Lake (15.4% Hispanic), New Port Richey East (14.4% Hispanic), Jasmine Estates (29.5% Hispanic), Bayonet Point (19.4% Hispanic), and Meadow Oaks (12% Hispanic).

River Ridge's Native American/Other Population

59 residents of River Ridge, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in River Ridge is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. River Ridge ranks 551st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Ridge's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 68.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of River Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

River Ridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Moon Lake (0.4% Native American/Other), New Port Richey East (0.4% Native American/Other), Jasmine Estates (0.2% Native American/Other), Bayonet Point (0.6% Native American/Other), and Meadow Oaks (0.2% Native American/Other).

River Ridge's Multiracial Population

166 residents of River Ridge, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in River Ridge is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. River Ridge ranks 550th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Ridge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. Multiracial residents' share of River Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

River Ridge is more Multiracial than neighboring New Port Richey East (2.4% Multiracial), and Bayonet Point (3.1% Multiracial). River Ridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Moon Lake (8.3% Multiracial), Jasmine Estates (3.7% Multiracial), and Meadow Oaks (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.