Riviera, TX Demographics

A map of Riviera's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	450	430	71.8%	70.6%
White	99	161	15.8%	26.4%
Black	67	7	10.7%	1.1%
Multiracial	11	4	1.8%	0.7%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	0.7%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.5%

Riviera, Texas has an estimated population of 627, a slight increase from the 609 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.8% Hispanic, 15.8% White, 10.7% Black, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Riviera, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Riviera has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Riviera, that probability was 43.1% in 2020 and 44.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Riviera is ranked the 1188th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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). Riviera was ranked the 1184th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Riviera's White Population

99 residents of Riviera, or 15.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Riviera is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Riviera ranks 1353rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riviera's White population has declined by an estimated 38.5%. White residents' share of Riviera's population has decreased from 26.4% to 15.8%.

Riviera is more White than neighboring Sarita (0% White), and Flowella (0% White). Riviera is less White than neighboring Ricardo (18.6% White), Kingsville (18.3% White), and Bishop (23.4% White).

Riviera's Black Population

67 residents of Riviera, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Riviera is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Riviera ranks 960th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riviera's Black population has grown by an estimated 857.1%. Black residents' share of Riviera's population has increased from 1.1% to 10.7%.

Riviera is more Black than neighboring Sarita (0% Black), Ricardo (0% Black), Kingsville (4.1% Black), Flowella (0% Black), and Bishop (7.4% Black).

Riviera's Asian Population

0 residents of Riviera, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Riviera is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Riviera ranks 660th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riviera's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Riviera's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Riviera is less Asian than neighboring Kingsville (1.5% Asian).

Riviera's Hispanic Population

450 residents of Riviera, or 71.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Riviera is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Riviera ranks 444th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riviera's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Riviera's population has increased from 70.6% to 71.8%.

Riviera is more Hispanic than neighboring Bishop (67.5% Hispanic). Riviera is less Hispanic than neighboring Sarita (100% Hispanic), Ricardo (79.9% Hispanic), Kingsville (73% Hispanic), and Flowella (100% Hispanic).

Riviera's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Riviera, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Riviera is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Riviera ranks 1123rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riviera's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Riviera's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Riviera is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ricardo (1.5% Native American/Other), and Kingsville (0.4% Native American/Other).

Riviera's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Riviera, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Riviera is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Riviera ranks 1522nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riviera's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 175.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Riviera's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.8%.

Riviera is more Multiracial than neighboring Sarita (0% Multiracial), Ricardo (0% Multiracial), and Flowella (0% Multiracial). Riviera is less Multiracial than neighboring Kingsville (2.6% 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.