City · Georgia
Riverdale, Georgia
Riverdale, city, in Clayton County, Georgia. Riverdale had 14,637 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 15,129 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 14,792 (±24). GEOID 1365464.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,637
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,129 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,792 ±24
Median household income
$63,455
±$18,941 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$178,800
±$20,437 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,360
±$70 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Riverdale and what county is it in?
Riverdale is a city in Clayton County, Georgia. It covers 4.4 square miles of land, 3,446 residents per square mile in 2020.
Riverdale is in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 29 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Riverdale, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 14,637 people lived in Riverdale on July 1, 2025, down 2.7% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. The 2020 Census counted 15,129 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 14,792 (±24).
| Measure | Riverdale | Clayton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,792 ±24 | 298,924 | −499 |
| Households | 5,747 ±460 | 105,941 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.55 ±0.20 | 2.79 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,143 ±485 | 115,476 | no clear change |
Riverdale's population since 2000
From 12,478 in 2000 to 14,637 in 2025: up 17.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Riverdale as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Riverdale?
The median resident of Riverdale is 37.3 years old; 22.2% are under 18 and 11.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 73.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.9%. 16.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Riverdale | Clayton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 ±5.8 | 33.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.2% ±4.4 pts | 26.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.9% ±2.7 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Male | 49.6% ±3.7 pts | 47.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.9% ±6.5 pts | 14.5% | +7.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±1.8 pts | 7.8% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 73.6% ±7.0 pts | 68.5% | −10.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.3% ±3.2 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±1.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 16.4% ±4.2 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.8% ±5.8 pts | 20.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7% ±2.9 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 16.5% ±3.4 pts | 12.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.7% ±3.7 pts | 17.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.4% ±4.1 pts | 85.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.3% ±4.4 pts | 22.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.2% ±2.6 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.5% ±3.7 pts | 87.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Riverdale earn?
Half of Riverdale's 5,747 households earn less than $63,455 a year (±$18,941), against $59,806 in Clayton County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $61,713 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Riverdale | Clayton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,455 ±$18,941 | $59,806 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $78,205 ±$9,855 | $75,442 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,569 ±$4,057 | $27,759 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.4% ±4.0 pts | 17.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.5% ±11.7 pts | 27.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.0% ±6.0 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% ±3.3 pts | 96.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.5% ±3.5 pts | 91.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Riverdale?
Owners occupy 50.2% of Riverdale's occupied homes and renters 49.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $178,800 by its owner (±$20,437). The median renter pays $1,360 a month including utilities, and 45.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Riverdale | Clayton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $178,800 ±$20,437 | $222,300 | +$54,131 |
| Median gross rent | $1,360 ±$70 | $1,433 | +$249 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.5% ±11.7 pts | 52.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,328 ±$84 | $1,453 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.2% ±6.8 pts | 54.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 49.8% ±6.8 pts | 45.5% | – |
| Housing units | 6,143 ±485 | 115,476 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.6% ±4.8 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.0% ±6.4 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.8% ±2.0 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.3% ±4.9 pts | 7.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Riverdale building?
Builders took permits for 70 new housing units in Riverdale in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 4.8 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Riverdale work and get to work?
65.2% of Riverdale's workers drive alone and 11.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Riverdale | Clayton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.0% ±4.6 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% ±2.5 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.2% ±7.0 pts | 71.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8% ±2.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 5.6% ±3.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Walked | 5.6% ±4.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.9% ±3.8 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.3 min ±3.5 | 31.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Riverdale?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Riverdale, and 8 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $46,025 (Tract 405.22) to $91,995 (Tract 405.35).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 405.12Clayton County | 4,869 | $62,244 |
| Tract 405.22Clayton County | 4,830 | $46,025 |
| Tract 405.23Clayton County | 2,855 | $48,077 |
| Tract 405.35Clayton County | 4,098 | $91,995 |
| Tract 405.13Clayton County | 6,115 | $65,769 |
| Tract 405.10Clayton County | 3,323 | $71,824 |
| Tract 405.21Clayton County | 3,538 | $41,465 |
| Tract 405.29Clayton County | 2,692 | $63,083 |
| Tract 405.34Clayton County | 3,387 | $62,803 |
| Tract 405.33Clayton County | 4,646 | $41,897 |
| Tract 405.27Clayton County | 3,852 | $61,497 |
| Tract 405.09Clayton County | 4,676 | $58,458 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Riverdale) · Census block assignment files
How does Riverdale compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Riverdale is the 2,441st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 84th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Riverdale ranks 164th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 84th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 262nd | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 18th | 360 |
| Median household income | 164th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 168th | 357 |
| Median home value | 223rd | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 105th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 216th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 235th | 343 |
| Median age | 160th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 262nd | 354 |
| Work from home | 111th | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 137th | 359 |
Riverdale's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Riverdale with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Riverdale?
10 of the 57 figures for Riverdale on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Riverdale are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Riverdale.