Riverside, NY Demographics

A map of Riverside's Population by Race

Riverside, New York had a population of 2,882 in 2020. It was 36.6% White, 18.7% Black, 0.9% Asian, 40.8% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 1.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Riverside, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Riverside is the 514th most populous. 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).

Riverside's White Population

1,054 residents of Riverside identify as White, or 36.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Riverside less than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Riverside is ranked #1240 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Riverside is more White than neighboring Northampton (34.3% White), and Flanders (33.5% White). Riverside is less White than neighboring Riverhead (45.7% White), Aquebogue (75.3% White), and Westhampton (75.6% White).

Riverside's Black Population

539 residents of Riverside identify as Black, or 18.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Riverside roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Riverside is ranked #44 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Riverside is more Black than neighboring Northampton (18.5% Black), Riverhead (11.4% Black), Aquebogue (2% Black), Flanders (8.3% Black), and Westhampton (2.2% Black).

Riverside's Asian Population

26 residents of Riverside identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Riverside slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Riverside is ranked #782 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Riverside is more Asian than neighboring Flanders (0.7% Asian). Riverside is less Asian than neighboring Northampton (1.3% Asian), Riverhead (1.5% Asian), Aquebogue (1% Asian), and Westhampton (1.2% Asian).

Riverside's Hispanic Population

1,176 residents of Riverside identify as Hispanic, or 40.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Riverside considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Riverside is ranked #31 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Riverside is more Hispanic than neighboring Riverhead (37.8% Hispanic), Aquebogue (18.7% Hispanic), and Westhampton (18.1% Hispanic). Riverside is less Hispanic than neighboring Northampton (42.5% Hispanic), and Flanders (54.2% Hispanic).

Riverside's Native American/Other Population

36 residents of Riverside identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Riverside roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Riverside is ranked #171 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Riverside is more Native American/Other than neighboring Riverhead (0.9% Native American/Other), Aquebogue (0.3% Native American/Other), Flanders (0.9% Native American/Other), and Westhampton (0.8% Native American/Other). Riverside is less Native American/Other than neighboring Northampton (1.4% Native American/Other).

Riverside's Multiracial Population

51 residents of Riverside identify as Multiracial, or 1.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Riverside roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Riverside is ranked #1192 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Riverside is less Multiracial than neighboring Northampton (2% Multiracial), Riverhead (2.6% Multiracial), Aquebogue (2.6% Multiracial), Flanders (2.5% Multiracial), and Westhampton (2.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.