Riverside, MO Demographics

A map of Riverside's Population by Race

Riverside, Missouri has an estimated population of 4,276, an increase from the 4,013 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.4% White, 20.6% Black, 9.7% Hispanic, 5.2% Asian, 3.7% Multiracial, and 0.4% 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 slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Missouri 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 58.9% in 2020 and 57.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Riverside is ranked the 171st most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 174th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Riverside's White Population

2,583 residents of Riverside, or 60.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Riverside is significantly lower than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Riverside ranks 996th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's White population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. White residents' share of Riverside's population has remained roughly unchanged at 60.4%.

Riverside is less White than neighboring Houston Lake (81.2% White), Northmoor (70.6% White), Lake Waukomis (82.2% White), Platte Woods (78.4% White), and Oaks (69.2% White).

Riverside's Black Population

881 residents of Riverside, or 20.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Riverside is higher than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Riverside ranks 80th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Black population has grown by an estimated 26.9%. Black residents' share of Riverside's population has increased from 17.3% to 20.6%.

Riverside is more Black than neighboring Houston Lake (3.7% Black), Northmoor (2.2% Black), Lake Waukomis (0% Black), Platte Woods (3.2% Black), and Oaks (0% Black).

Riverside's Asian Population

221 residents of Riverside, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Riverside is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Riverside ranks 35th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Asian population has grown by an estimated 33.9%. Asian residents' share of Riverside's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.2%.

Riverside is more Asian than neighboring Houston Lake (0% Asian), Lake Waukomis (1.2% Asian), and Oaks (0% Asian). Riverside is less Asian than neighboring Northmoor (5.7% Asian), and Platte Woods (6.6% Asian).

Riverside's Hispanic Population

416 residents of Riverside, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Riverside is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Riverside ranks 61st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Riverside's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.7%.

Riverside is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Waukomis (4.5% Hispanic), and Platte Woods (4.3% Hispanic). Riverside is less Hispanic than neighboring Houston Lake (11.1% Hispanic), Northmoor (10.5% Hispanic), and Oaks (25.6% Hispanic).

Riverside's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Riverside, or 0.4% 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 Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Riverside ranks 58th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 88.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Riverside's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.4%.

Riverside is more Native American/Other than neighboring Houston Lake (0% Native American/Other), and Oaks (0% Native American/Other). Riverside is less Native American/Other than neighboring Northmoor (4.3% Native American/Other), Lake Waukomis (0.5% Native American/Other), and Platte Woods (0.9% Native American/Other).

Riverside's Multiracial Population

160 residents of Riverside, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Riverside is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Riverside ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Riverside's population has decreased from 5.5% to 3.7%.

Riverside is less Multiracial than neighboring Houston Lake (4.1% Multiracial), Northmoor (6.7% Multiracial), Lake Waukomis (11.5% Multiracial), Platte Woods (6.6% Multiracial), and Oaks (5.1% 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.