City · Michigan
Riverview, Michigan
Riverview, city, in Wayne County, Michigan. Riverview had 11,947 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 12,490 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 12,186 (±37). GEOID 2668880.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,947
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,490 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,186 ±37
Median household income
$73,468
±$5,071 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$215,100
±$13,889 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,101
±$64 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Riverview and what county is it in?
Riverview is a city in Wayne County, Michigan. It covers 4.6 square miles of land, 2,731 residents per square mile in 2020.
Riverview is in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 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 Riverview, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,947 people lived in Riverview on July 1, 2025, down 4.4% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 12,490 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 12,186 (±37).
| Measure | Riverview | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,186 ±37 | 1,772,259 | no clear change |
| Households | 4,902 ±239 | 700,591 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.38 ±0.12 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,352 ±274 | 801,083 | no clear change |
Riverview's population since 2000
From 13,272 in 2000 to 11,947 in 2025: down 10.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Riverview 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 Riverview?
The median resident of Riverview is 40.6 years old; 21.7% are under 18 and 25.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.2%. 4.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Riverview | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6 ±4.4 | 37.9 | −5.3 |
| Under 18 years | 21.7% ±2.8 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.3% ±3.3 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Male | 49.5% ±4.8 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.2% ±3.6 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.7% ±6.5 pts | 47.9% | −11.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.1% ±6.7 pts | 36.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.8 pts | 3.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±1.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.5% ±1.5 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.0% ±2.3 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4% ±1.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 14.2% ±2.5 pts | 15.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.8% ±1.1 pts | 5.6% | −2.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.5% ±2.9 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.3% ±3.9 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.1% ±1.9 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.0% ±2.7 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
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 Riverview earn?
Half of Riverview's 4,902 households earn less than $73,468 a year (±$5,071), against $60,539 in Wayne County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $71,683 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Riverview | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,468 ±$5,071 | $60,539 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $89,910 ±$7,058 | $85,604 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,408 ±$2,725 | $34,906 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.3% ±2.1 pts | 20.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.6% ±4.6 pts | 30.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.2% ±3.6 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% ±2.8 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.0% ±5.6 pts | 89.7% | – |
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 Riverview?
Owners occupy 64.3% of Riverview's occupied homes and renters 35.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $215,100 by its owner (±$13,889). The median renter pays $1,101 a month including utilities, and 33.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Riverview | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $215,100 ±$13,889 | $178,500 | +$31,234 |
| Median gross rent | $1,101 ±$64 | $1,132 | +$123 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.0% ±11.3 pts | 45.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,625 ±$100 | $1,556 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.3% ±5.5 pts | 64.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.7% ±5.5 pts | 35.2% | – |
| Housing units | 5,352 ±274 | 801,083 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.5% ±7.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.8% ±5.1 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.0% ±2.2 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.5% ±2.6 pts | 11.6% | – |
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 Riverview building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Riverview in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
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 Riverview work and get to work?
79.3% of Riverview's workers drive alone and 9.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.3 minutes.
| Measure | Riverview | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.3% ±5.1 pts | 59.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% ±1.7 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.3% ±5.3 pts | 71.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.5% ±3.1 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.9% ±1.8 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.7% ±3.1 pts | 14.1% | +7.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.3 min ±2.7 | 24.7 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 Riverview?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Riverview, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $61,544 (Tract 5950) to $77,850 (Tract 5952.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5951Wayne County | 5,388 | $74,510 |
| Tract 5950Wayne County | 3,822 | $61,544 |
| Tract 5952.01Wayne County | 2,976 | $77,850 |
| Tract 5915.02Wayne County | 3,319 | $97,650 |
| Tract 9822Wayne County | 0 | not published |
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 Riverview) · Census block assignment files
How does Riverview compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Riverview is the 2,837th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 78th-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Riverview ranks 627th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 78th | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,272nd | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 83rd | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 627th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 626th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 607th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 391st | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 870th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 740th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 911th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,205th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 607th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 765th | 1,356 |
Riverview's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Riverview 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 Riverview?
13 of the 57 figures for Riverview 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 Riverview 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 Riverview.