Riverview, MI Demographics

A map of Riverview's Population by Race

Riverview, Michigan has an estimated population of 12,186, a slight decrease from the 12,490 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.7% White, 9.2% Hispanic, 8.1% Black, 2.7% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, and 0.9% Native American/Other. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan 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 30.8% in 2020 and 38.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Riverview is ranked the 85th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 84th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Riverview's White Population

9,474 residents of Riverview, or 77.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Riverview is higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Riverview ranks 588th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverview's White population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. White residents' share of Riverview's population has decreased from 82.7% to 77.7%.

Riverview is more White than neighboring Southgate (76.1% White), Woodhaven (76.4% White), and Lincoln Park (56.7% White). Riverview is less White than neighboring Trenton (86.8% White), and Wyandotte (83.2% White).

Riverview's Black Population

992 residents of Riverview, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Riverview is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Riverview ranks 110th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverview's Black population has grown by an estimated 52.9%. Black residents' share of Riverview's population has increased from 5.2% to 8.1%.

Riverview is more Black than neighboring Trenton (2.7% Black), Southgate (8% Black), Wyandotte (2.1% Black), and Woodhaven (7% Black). Riverview is less Black than neighboring Lincoln Park (10.2% Black).

Riverview's Asian Population

158 residents of Riverview, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Riverview is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Riverview ranks 115th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverview's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.1%. Asian residents' share of Riverview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Riverview is more Asian than neighboring Trenton (0.5% Asian), Wyandotte (0.7% Asian), and Lincoln Park (0.6% Asian). Riverview is less Asian than neighboring Southgate (2.4% Asian), and Woodhaven (1.8% Asian).

Riverview's Hispanic Population

1,118 residents of Riverview, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Riverview is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Riverview ranks 160th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverview's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 64.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Riverview's population has increased from 5.4% to 9.2%.

Riverview is more Hispanic than neighboring Trenton (4.4% Hispanic), and Wyandotte (7.9% Hispanic). Riverview is less Hispanic than neighboring Southgate (9.4% Hispanic), Woodhaven (11.1% Hispanic), and Lincoln Park (26.2% Hispanic).

Riverview's Native American/Other Population

112 residents of Riverview, or 0.9% 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 Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Riverview ranks 401st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverview's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 27.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Riverview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Riverview is more Native American/Other than neighboring Trenton (0% Native American/Other), Southgate (0.3% Native American/Other), and Woodhaven (0.4% Native American/Other). Riverview is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wyandotte (1.1% Native American/Other), and Lincoln Park (1.3% Native American/Other).

Riverview's Multiracial Population

332 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 Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Riverview ranks 320th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverview's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 39.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Riverview's population has decreased from 4.4% to 2.7%.

Riverview is less Multiracial than neighboring Trenton (5.6% Multiracial), Southgate (3.8% Multiracial), Wyandotte (5% Multiracial), Woodhaven (3.3% Multiracial), and Lincoln Park (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.