Riverbank, CA Demographics

A map of Riverbank's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	15,118	13,958	60.1%	56.1%
White	7,395	8,095	29.4%	32.6%
Asian	1,081	1,199	4.3%	4.8%
Multiracial	949	810	3.8%	3.3%
Native American/Other	332	333	1.3%	1.3%
Black	291	470	1.2%	1.9%

Riverbank, California has an estimated population of 25,166, a slight increase from the 24,865 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.1% Hispanic, 29.4% White, 4.3% Asian, 3.8% Multiracial, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 1.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Riverbank, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Riverbank has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Riverbank, that probability was 57.5% in 2020 and 54.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Riverbank is ranked the 304th 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). Riverbank was ranked the 306th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Riverbank's White Population

7,395 residents of Riverbank, or 29.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Riverbank is slightly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Riverbank ranks 1151st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverbank's White population has declined by an estimated 8.6%. White residents' share of Riverbank's population has decreased from 32.6% to 29.4%.

Riverbank is less White than neighboring Del Rio (63.1% White), Escalon (65.3% White), Empire (44.2% White), Airport (31.7% White), and Oakdale (55.7% White).

Riverbank's Black Population

291 residents of Riverbank, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Riverbank is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Riverbank ranks 456th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverbank's Black population has declined by an estimated 38.1%. Black residents' share of Riverbank's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.2%.

Riverbank is more Black than neighboring Del Rio (0% Black), Escalon (0.2% Black), Empire (0.2% Black), Airport (0% Black), and Oakdale (1% Black).

Riverbank's Asian Population

1,081 residents of Riverbank, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Riverbank is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Riverbank ranks 486th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverbank's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.8%. Asian residents' share of Riverbank's population has decreased from 4.8% to 4.3%.

Riverbank is more Asian than neighboring Escalon (0.5% Asian), Empire (0% Asian), Airport (2% Asian), and Oakdale (1.2% Asian). Riverbank is less Asian than neighboring Del Rio (17.6% Asian).

Riverbank's Hispanic Population

15,118 residents of Riverbank, or 60.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Riverbank is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Riverbank ranks 348th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverbank's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Riverbank's population has increased from 56.1% to 60.1%.

Riverbank is more Hispanic than neighboring Del Rio (13.3% Hispanic), Escalon (27.2% Hispanic), Empire (48.6% Hispanic), Airport (59.5% Hispanic), and Oakdale (34.1% Hispanic).

Riverbank's Native American/Other Population

332 residents of Riverbank, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Riverbank is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Riverbank ranks 727th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverbank's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Riverbank's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Riverbank is more Native American/Other than neighboring Del Rio (0% Native American/Other), Escalon (0.1% Native American/Other), Airport (0% Native American/Other), and Oakdale (0.3% Native American/Other). Riverbank is less Native American/Other than neighboring Empire (2.7% Native American/Other).

Riverbank's Multiracial Population

949 residents of Riverbank, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Riverbank is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Riverbank ranks 1137th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverbank's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Riverbank's population has increased from 3.3% to 3.8%.

Riverbank is less Multiracial than neighboring Del Rio (6% Multiracial), Escalon (6.8% Multiracial), Empire (4.3% Multiracial), Airport (6.9% Multiracial), and Oakdale (7.7% 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.