Demographics & People — Riverside, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 316,241 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~325,700 |
| Median Age | 33.6 |
| Total Households | 92,368 |
| Family Households | 68,506 |
| Average Household Size | 3.27 |
| Diversity Index | 0.6045 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 123,827 |
| Black or African American | 19,111 |
| Asian | 26,183 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 172,687 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 203,900 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 174,987 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 148,682 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 49,273 |
| German | 17,373 |
| Irish | 15,608 |
| English | 15,157 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 13,172 |
| Italian | 9,298 |
| American | 8,680 |
Language
| English Only | 159,900 |
| Spanish | 111,294 |
| Population 5+ | 298,406 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 10,145 |
| Population 18+ | 241,191 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Riverside, California.