Riverview, SC Demographics

A map of Riverview's Population by Race

Riverview, South Carolina has an estimated population of 2,121, a large increase from the 1,748 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.9% White, 11.2% Black, 8.0% Hispanic, 2.4% Asian, 1.0% Multiracial, and 0.6% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than South Carolina 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 37.2% in 2020 and 39.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Riverview is ranked the 189th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 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 204th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Riverview's White Population

1,630 residents of Riverview, or 76.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Riverview is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Riverview ranks 99th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverview's White population has grown by an estimated 18.7%. White residents' share of Riverview's population has decreased from 78.5% to 76.9%.

Riverview is more White than neighboring Tega Cay (67.1% White), Fort Mill (70.7% White), India Hook (76% White), and Rock Hill (49.2% White). Riverview is less White than neighboring Baxter Village (90% White).

Riverview's Black Population

238 residents of Riverview, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Riverview is considerably lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Riverview ranks 410th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverview's Black population has grown by an estimated 153.2%. Black residents' share of Riverview's population has increased from 5.4% to 11.2%.

Riverview is more Black than neighboring Baxter Village (0% Black), and Tega Cay (4.1% Black). Riverview is less Black than neighboring Fort Mill (12.8% Black), India Hook (20.3% Black), and Rock Hill (38% Black).

Riverview's Asian Population

51 residents of Riverview, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Riverview is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Riverview ranks 12th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverview's Asian population has declined by an estimated 40.7%. Asian residents' share of Riverview's population has decreased from 4.9% to 2.4%.

Riverview is more Asian than neighboring Baxter Village (1.8% Asian), India Hook (0.6% Asian), and Rock Hill (1.8% Asian). Riverview is less Asian than neighboring Tega Cay (10.3% Asian), and Fort Mill (5.5% Asian).

Riverview's Hispanic Population

169 residents of Riverview, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Riverview is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Riverview ranks 158th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverview's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 69.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Riverview's population has increased from 5.7% to 8.0%.

Riverview is more Hispanic than neighboring Baxter Village (3.9% Hispanic), Fort Mill (5.6% Hispanic), India Hook (1% Hispanic), and Rock Hill (6.9% Hispanic). Riverview is less Hispanic than neighboring Tega Cay (14.9% Hispanic).

Riverview's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Riverview, or 0.6% 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 South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Riverview ranks 113th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverview's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Riverview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Riverview is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tega Cay (0% Native American/Other), and India Hook (0% Native American/Other). Riverview is less Native American/Other than neighboring Baxter Village (0.8% Native American/Other), and Fort Mill (0.7% Native American/Other).

Riverview's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Riverview, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Riverview is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Riverview ranks 125th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverview's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 72.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Riverview's population has decreased from 4.4% to 1.0%.

Riverview is less Multiracial than neighboring Baxter Village (3.6% Multiracial), Tega Cay (3.6% Multiracial), Fort Mill (4.7% Multiracial), India Hook (2.1% Multiracial), and Rock Hill (3.5% 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.