Riverside, CT Demographics

A map of Riverside's Population by Race

Riverside, Connecticut has an estimated population of 8,954, a slight increase from the 8,843 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.9% White, 15.0% Hispanic, 13.0% Asian, 6.5% Multiracial, 3.0% Black, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Riverside, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Riverside has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Riverside, that probability was 43.6% in 2020 and 57.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Riverside is ranked the 40th most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 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). Riverside was ranked the 41st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Riverside's White Population

5,542 residents of Riverside, or 61.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Riverside is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Riverside ranks 168th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's White population has declined by an estimated 14.7%. White residents' share of Riverside's population has decreased from 73.5% to 61.9%.

Riverside is more White than neighboring Stamford (43.2% White). Riverside is less White than neighboring Old Greenwich (76.5% White), Cos Cob (64.4% White), Indian Field (91.5% White), and Greenwich (63.4% White).

Riverside's Black Population

271 residents of Riverside, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Riverside is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Riverside ranks 147th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Black population has grown by an estimated 194.6%. Black residents' share of Riverside's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.0%.

Riverside is more Black than neighboring Old Greenwich (0.5% Black), and Indian Field (0% Black). Riverside is less Black than neighboring Cos Cob (3.1% Black), Greenwich (4.4% Black), and Stamford (17.7% Black).

Riverside's Asian Population

1,168 residents of Riverside, or 13.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Riverside is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Riverside ranks 7th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Asian population has grown by an estimated 30.5%. Asian residents' share of Riverside's population has increased from 10.1% to 13.0%.

Riverside is more Asian than neighboring Old Greenwich (9.2% Asian), Cos Cob (6.5% Asian), Indian Field (3.1% Asian), Greenwich (6.1% Asian), and Stamford (7.3% Asian).

Riverside's Hispanic Population

1,339 residents of Riverside, or 15.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Riverside is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Riverside ranks 54th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 44.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Riverside's population has increased from 10.5% to 15.0%.

Riverside is more Hispanic than neighboring Old Greenwich (7.2% Hispanic), and Indian Field (1.8% Hispanic). Riverside is less Hispanic than neighboring Greenwich (16.1% Hispanic), and Stamford (28.3% Hispanic).

Riverside's Native American/Other Population

54 residents of Riverside, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Riverside is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Riverside ranks 125th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Riverside's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Riverside is more Native American/Other than neighboring Old Greenwich (0.2% Native American/Other), Cos Cob (0.5% Native American/Other), and Indian Field (0% Native American/Other). Riverside is less Native American/Other than neighboring Greenwich (6.3% Native American/Other), and Stamford (0.7% Native American/Other).

Riverside's Multiracial Population

580 residents of Riverside, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Riverside is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Riverside ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 54.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Riverside's population has increased from 4.3% to 6.5%.

Riverside is more Multiracial than neighboring Old Greenwich (6.4% Multiracial), Indian Field (3.6% Multiracial), Greenwich (3.7% Multiracial), and Stamford (2.8% Multiracial). Riverside is less Multiracial than neighboring Cos Cob (10.4% 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.