Riviera Beach, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Palm Beach County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
38,032
Population
4,593/sq mi density
$62,152
Median Income
$34,068 per capita
$311,900
Home Value
$411,350 Zillow
$1,489
Median Rent
37.9% income on rent
76°F
Avg Temperature
943
Violent Crime/100K
3,652 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$62,152 median income, 8.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$311,900 home value, $1,489/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
943 violent crimes/100K (148% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
38,032
Census 2023
Population Density
4,593
per square mile
Land Area
10.2
square miles (26.4 km²)
Median Age
38.9 yrs
0% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 23.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 64.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 10.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.2% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
23.1%
Black
64.3%
Hispanic
10.6%
Asian
2.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 78.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 18.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 3.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
78.1%
Spanish
18.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
23.8%
Veterans
5.9%
2% below US avg (6%)
Disability
12.1%
7% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
84.0%
8% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
16.0%
86% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.521
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 38,032 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 4,593 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 10.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.7% |
| Female | 50.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 23.1% |
| Black or African American | 64.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
Language
| English Only | 78.1% |
| Spanish | 18.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 23.8% |
| Veterans | 5.9% |
| Disability | 12.1% |
| Health Insurance | 84.0% |
| Uninsured | 16.0% |
| Broadband Access | 87.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.521 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |