Riverview, DE Demographics

A map of Riverview's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,202	1,807	84.8%	73.5%
Hispanic	167	167	6.4%	6.8%
Black	145	275	5.6%	11.2%
Multiracial	71	137	2.7%	5.6%
Native American/Other	11	21	0.4%	0.9%
Asian	0	51	0.0%	2.1%

Riverview, Delaware has an estimated population of 2,596, an increase from the 2,458 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.8% White, 6.4% Hispanic, 5.6% Black, 2.7% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Riverview, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Riverview has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Delaware overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Riverview, that probability was 43.9% in 2020 and 27.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Riverview is ranked the 36th most populous place in Delaware, out of 79 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). Riverview was ranked the 38th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Riverview's White Population

2,202 residents of Riverview, or 84.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Riverview is significantly higher than in Delaware overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Riverview ranks 31st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverview's White population has grown by an estimated 21.9%. White residents' share of Riverview's population has increased from 73.5% to 84.8%.

Riverview is more White than neighboring Woodside East (45.8% White), Frederica (45.7% White), Felton (67.8% White), and Magnolia (69.7% White). Riverview is less White than neighboring Viola (94.4% White).

Riverview's Black Population

145 residents of Riverview, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Riverview is significantly lower than in Delaware overall, where 21.4% of the population is Black. Riverview ranks 44th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverview's Black population has declined by an estimated 47.3%. Black residents' share of Riverview's population has decreased from 11.2% to 5.6%.

Riverview is more Black than neighboring Viola (0% Black). Riverview is less Black than neighboring Woodside East (9.9% Black), Frederica (23.6% Black), Felton (18.5% Black), and Magnolia (18.6% Black).

Riverview's Asian Population

0 residents of Riverview, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Riverview is slightly lower than in Delaware overall, where 4.3% of the population is Asian. Riverview ranks 25th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverview's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Riverview's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

Riverview is less Asian than neighboring Woodside East (0.6% Asian), and Frederica (0.2% Asian).

Riverview's Hispanic Population

167 residents of Riverview, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Riverview is slightly lower than in Delaware overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Riverview ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverview's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Riverview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.4%.

Riverview is more Hispanic than neighboring Viola (1.7% Hispanic). Riverview is less Hispanic than neighboring Woodside East (22.4% Hispanic), Frederica (7.5% Hispanic), Felton (7.9% Hispanic), and Magnolia (6.9% Hispanic).

Riverview's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Riverview, 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 Riverview is comparable to the share in Delaware overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Riverview ranks 36th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverview's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 47.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Riverview's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.

Riverview is more Native American/Other than neighboring Viola (0% Native American/Other), Frederica (0.1% Native American/Other), and Magnolia (0% Native American/Other). Riverview is less Native American/Other than neighboring Woodside East (0.9% Native American/Other), and Felton (0.5% Native American/Other).

Riverview's Multiracial Population

71 residents of Riverview, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Riverview is comparable to the share in Delaware overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Riverview ranks 31st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverview's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 48.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Riverview's population has decreased from 5.6% to 2.7%.

Riverview is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodside East (20.4% Multiracial), Viola (3.9% Multiracial), Frederica (22.9% Multiracial), Felton (5.3% Multiracial), and Magnolia (4.7% 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.