Riverside, WA Demographics

A map of Riverside's Population by Race

Riverside, Washington has an estimated population of 471, a dramatic increase from the 329 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.0% White, 20.8% Hispanic, 9.6% Native American/Other, 7.2% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, and 0.0% Black. 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 slightly less diverse than Washington 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 46.5% in 2020 and 55.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Riverside is ranked the 481st most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 516th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Riverside's White Population

292 residents of Riverside, or 62.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Riverside is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Riverside ranks 430th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's White population has grown by an estimated 26.4%. White residents' share of Riverside's population has decreased from 70.2% to 62.0%.

Riverside is more White than neighboring North Omak (35.1% White). Riverside is less White than neighboring Omak (65.6% White), Okanogan (71.7% White), Tonasket (83.6% White), and Conconully (75.3% White).

Riverside's Black Population

0 residents of Riverside, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Riverside is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Riverside ranks 435th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Riverside's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Riverside is less Black than neighboring Omak (0.4% Black), and Okanogan (1.5% Black).

Riverside's Asian Population

2 residents of Riverside, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Riverside is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Riverside ranks 565th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Asian residents' share of Riverside's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Riverside is more Asian than neighboring North Omak (0% Asian), Okanogan (0% Asian), and Conconully (0% Asian). Riverside is less Asian than neighboring Omak (1.3% Asian), and Tonasket (0.9% Asian).

Riverside's Hispanic Population

98 residents of Riverside, or 20.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Riverside is higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Riverside ranks 99th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 58.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Riverside's population has increased from 18.8% to 20.8%.

Riverside is more Hispanic than neighboring Omak (14.3% Hispanic), North Omak (7.9% Hispanic), Okanogan (12.4% Hispanic), and Tonasket (12.7% Hispanic). Riverside is less Hispanic than neighboring Conconully (22% Hispanic).

Riverside's Native American/Other Population

45 residents of Riverside, or 9.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Riverside is higher than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Riverside ranks 45th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 87.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Riverside's population has increased from 7.3% to 9.6%.

Riverside is more Native American/Other than neighboring Omak (8.7% Native American/Other), Okanogan (2.4% Native American/Other), Tonasket (1.4% Native American/Other), and Conconully (0% Native American/Other). Riverside is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Omak (52.6% Native American/Other).

Riverside's Multiracial Population

34 residents of Riverside, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Riverside is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Riverside ranks 569th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 209.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Riverside's population has increased from 3.3% to 7.2%.

Riverside is more Multiracial than neighboring North Omak (4.3% Multiracial), Tonasket (1.4% Multiracial), and Conconully (2.7% Multiracial). Riverside is less Multiracial than neighboring Omak (9.7% Multiracial), and Okanogan (11.9% 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.