Riverside, TX Demographics

A map of Riverside's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	590	346	79.7%	66.3%
Native American/Other	78	12	10.5%	2.3%
Multiracial	31	28	4.2%	5.4%
Hispanic	23	63	3.1%	12.1%
Black	18	70	2.4%	13.4%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.6%

Riverside, Texas has an estimated population of 740, a dramatic increase from the 522 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.7% White, 10.5% Native American/Other, 4.2% Multiracial, 3.1% Hispanic, 2.4% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas 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 52.5% in 2020 and 35.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Riverside is ranked the 1133rd most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 1229th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Riverside's White Population

590 residents of Riverside, or 79.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Riverside is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Riverside ranks 659th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's White population has grown by an estimated 70.5%. White residents' share of Riverside's population has increased from 66.3% to 79.7%.

Riverside is more White than neighboring Trinity (26.6% White), Point Blank (76% White), and Huntsville (48.1% White). Riverside is less White than neighboring Westwood Shores (96.5% White), and Oakhurst (100% White).

Riverside's Black Population

18 residents of Riverside, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Riverside is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Riverside ranks 259th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Black population has declined by an estimated 74.3%. Black residents' share of Riverside's population has decreased from 13.4% to 2.4%.

Riverside is more Black than neighboring Westwood Shores (0% Black), and Oakhurst (0% Black). Riverside is less Black than neighboring Trinity (30.8% Black), Point Blank (8.7% Black), and Huntsville (22.5% Black).

Riverside's Asian Population

0 residents of Riverside, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Riverside is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Riverside ranks 727th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Riverside's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Riverside is less Asian than neighboring Point Blank (3.7% Asian), and Huntsville (1.5% Asian).

Riverside's Hispanic Population

23 residents of Riverside, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Riverside is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Riverside ranks 1462nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 63.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Riverside's population has decreased from 12.1% to 3.1%.

Riverside is more Hispanic than neighboring Westwood Shores (3% Hispanic), and Oakhurst (0% Hispanic). Riverside is less Hispanic than neighboring Trinity (35% Hispanic), Point Blank (5.3% Hispanic), and Huntsville (23.7% Hispanic).

Riverside's Native American/Other Population

78 residents of Riverside, or 10.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Riverside is higher than in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Riverside ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 550.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Riverside's population has increased from 2.3% to 10.5%.

Riverside is more Native American/Other than neighboring Trinity (0% Native American/Other), Westwood Shores (0% Native American/Other), Oakhurst (0% Native American/Other), Point Blank (0.6% Native American/Other), and Huntsville (1.1% Native American/Other).

Riverside's Multiracial Population

31 residents of Riverside, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Riverside is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Riverside ranks 210th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Riverside's population has decreased from 5.4% to 4.2%.

Riverside is more Multiracial than neighboring Westwood Shores (0.5% Multiracial), Oakhurst (0% Multiracial), and Huntsville (3.1% Multiracial). Riverside is less Multiracial than neighboring Trinity (7.6% Multiracial), and Point Blank (5.7% 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.