Riverview, MO Demographics

A map of Riverview's Population by Race

Riverview, Missouri has an estimated population of 2,731, a large increase from the 2,397 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.4% Black, 20.9% White, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.4% Hispanic, 0.3% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less 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 Riverview, that probability was 39.1% in 2020 and 37.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Riverview is ranked the 224th 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). Riverview was ranked the 233rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Riverview's White Population

572 residents of Riverview, or 20.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Riverview is significantly lower than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Riverview ranks 1045th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverview's White population has grown by an estimated 37.2%. White residents' share of Riverview's population has increased from 17.4% to 20.9%.

Riverview is more White than neighboring Glasgow Village (7.1% White), Bellefontaine Neighbors (11% White), Moline Acres (1.2% White), Castle Point (7.1% White), and Spanish Lake (14.1% White).

Riverview's Black Population

2,086 residents of Riverview, or 76.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Riverview is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Riverview ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverview's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.6%. Black residents' share of Riverview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 76.4%.

Riverview is less Black than neighboring Glasgow Village (85.4% Black), Bellefontaine Neighbors (84.1% Black), Moline Acres (98.2% Black), Castle Point (85.5% Black), and Spanish Lake (80.3% 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 Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Riverview ranks 434th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

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

Riverview is less Asian than neighboring Glasgow Village (0.3% Asian), and Spanish Lake (0.6% Asian).

Riverview's Hispanic Population

10 residents of Riverview, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Riverview is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Riverview ranks 782nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverview's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 70.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Riverview's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.4%.

Riverview is more Hispanic than neighboring Bellefontaine Neighbors (0.3% Hispanic). Riverview is less Hispanic than neighboring Glasgow Village (5.6% Hispanic), Moline Acres (0.6% Hispanic), Castle Point (3.3% Hispanic), and Spanish Lake (1.2% Hispanic).

Riverview's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Riverview, or 0.3% 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 Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Riverview ranks 263rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverview's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 74.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Riverview's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Riverview is more Native American/Other than neighboring Moline Acres (0% Native American/Other). Riverview is less Native American/Other than neighboring Glasgow Village (1.4% Native American/Other), Bellefontaine Neighbors (0.4% Native American/Other), Castle Point (0.6% Native American/Other), and Spanish Lake (0.5% Native American/Other).

Riverview's Multiracial Population

56 residents of Riverview, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Riverview is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Riverview ranks 734th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverview's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 37.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Riverview's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.1%.

Riverview is more Multiracial than neighboring Glasgow Village (0.2% Multiracial), and Moline Acres (0% Multiracial). Riverview is less Multiracial than neighboring Bellefontaine Neighbors (4.1% Multiracial), Castle Point (3.4% Multiracial), and Spanish Lake (3.3% 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.