Riverdale, CA Demographics

A map of Riverdale's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	2,190	2,591	60.0%	74.5%
White	1,463	720	40.0%	20.7%
Black	0	24	0.0%	0.7%
Asian	0	17	0.0%	0.5%
Native American/Other	0	27	0.0%	0.8%
Multiracial	0	98	0.0%	2.8%

Riverdale, California has an estimated population of 3,653, an increase from the 3,477 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.0% Hispanic, 40.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Riverdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Riverdale has become considerably more 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 Riverdale, that probability was 40.1% in 2020 and 48.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Riverdale is ranked the 734th 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). Riverdale was ranked the 750th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Riverdale's White Population

1,463 residents of Riverdale, or 40.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Riverdale is higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Riverdale ranks 1291st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's White population has grown by an estimated 103.2%. White residents' share of Riverdale's population has increased from 20.7% to 40.0%.

Riverdale is more White than neighboring Lanare (0% White), Caruthers (21.9% White), Lemoore (30.3% White), and Laton (26.9% White). Riverdale is less White than neighboring Hardwick (60.3% White).

Riverdale's Black Population

0 residents of Riverdale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Riverdale is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Riverdale ranks 924th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Riverdale's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Riverdale is less Black than neighboring Caruthers (1.2% Black), Hardwick (39.7% Black), and Lemoore (5.7% Black).

Riverdale's Asian Population

0 residents of Riverdale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Riverdale is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Riverdale ranks 1325th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Riverdale's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Riverdale is less Asian than neighboring Caruthers (3.5% Asian), and Lemoore (6.4% Asian).

Riverdale's Hispanic Population

2,190 residents of Riverdale, or 60.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Riverdale is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Riverdale ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Riverdale's population has decreased from 74.5% to 60.0%.

Riverdale is more Hispanic than neighboring Hardwick (0% Hispanic), and Lemoore (52.6% Hispanic). Riverdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Lanare (100% Hispanic), Caruthers (72.6% Hispanic), and Laton (73.1% Hispanic).

Riverdale's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Riverdale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Riverdale is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Riverdale ranks 1239th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Riverdale's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Riverdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lemoore (0.5% Native American/Other).

Riverdale's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Riverdale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Riverdale is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Riverdale ranks 1206th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Riverdale's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.0%.

Riverdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Caruthers (0.7% Multiracial), and Lemoore (4.5% 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.