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Riverside County, California Demographics 2026

Riverside County, California has a population of 2,478,600, the 4th most populous county in California. The median household income is $93,074 and the median home value is $557,300. The poverty rate is 10.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Riverside County Quick Facts

Population 2,478,600
Median Household Income $93,074
Median Home Value $557,300
Poverty Rate 10.6%
Unemployment Rate 6.5%
Median Age 37.0 years
Homeownership Rate 69.1%
Affordability Ratio 6.0x
Bachelor's Degree+ 25.6%
High School Graduation 83.5%
Cities/Places 75
Population 2,478,600 4th of 58
Median Income $93,074 6% lower than state
Poverty Rate 10.6%
Unemployment 6.5%

How Riverside County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population2,449,9092,478,600+1.2%
Median household income$89,672$93,074+3.8%
Median home value$510,300$557,300+9.2%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.6%
$25K-$50K 14.5%
$50K-$100K 27.2%
$100K+ 46.8%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.0%
$10K-$15K
2.4%
$15K-$20K
2.5%
$20K-$25K
2.7%
$25K-$30K
2.8%
$30K-$35K
3.0%
$35K-$40K
2.8%
$40K-$45K
3.1%
$45K-$50K
2.9%
$50K-$60K
5.7%
$60K-$75K
8.6%
$75K-$100K
12.9%
$100K-$125K
11.3%
$125K-$150K
8.4%
$150K-$200K
12.2%
$200K+
14.8%

Employment

6.5% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%
61.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.1%
Renter 30.9%
Affordability Index Expensive
6.0x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,901/mo 24.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

63out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 70 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Riverside County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Riverside319,069$91,04512.2%$584,800
Moreno Valley211,666$93,22211.7%$503,700
Corona159,670$109,2428.7%$700,700
Murrieta112,064$114,0815.4%$639,800
Temecula111,167$121,0637.3%$679,700
Menifee110,305$93,4549.5%$537,300
Jurupa Valley107,011$97,55011.0%$574,600
Indio91,950$77,16711.5%$458,400
Hemet91,326$57,71914.9%$352,200
Perris80,511$88,91110.7%$474,700
Lake Elsinore72,461$101,8889.4%$566,000
Eastvale70,633$160,0694.8%$831,900
Beaumont56,266$107,11810.0%$503,500
San Jacinto55,180$80,64716.1%$433,700
Cathedral City52,267$73,57213.1%$453,100
Palm Desert51,990$77,51311.0%$542,000
French Valley45,269$148,5204.9%$679,800
Palm Springs45,070$73,11911.8%$604,000
Coachella43,307$68,59610.2%$367,600
La Quinta38,707$99,2508.8%$661,600
Wildomar37,277$103,50610.6%$552,400
Desert Hot Springs33,200$52,76118.0%$354,800
Banning31,093$61,76418.8%$352,100
Temescal Valley30,069$122,0514.5%$710,400
Norco25,054$127,5665.6%$782,400
East Hemet20,257$82,09618.8%$419,700
Mead Valley19,286$86,7959.6%$446,200
Valle Vista18,602$66,82516.7%$336,200
Rancho Mirage17,563$107,36411.7%$807,200
Blythe17,396$56,62518.9%$225,000
Woodcrest17,368$153,7315.7%$786,300
El Sobrante (Riverside County)13,129$165,6822.9%$836,300
Lakeland Village12,236$85,74810.9%$463,500
Canyon Lake11,119$126,9267.3%$699,600
Calimesa10,902$87,1815.3%$446,300
Home Gardens10,506$96,3426.2%$538,700
Good Hope8,816$56,98127.4%$391,700
Highgrove8,366$114,1258.5%$625,800
Bermuda Dunes7,971$90,8188.5%$596,300
Thousand Palms7,720$77,0009.2%$268,700
Homeland7,584$60,40414.4%$238,200
Garnet7,382$72,69411.2%$267,900
Mecca7,184$48,31217.8%$224,300
Nuevo6,803$112,8576.6%$535,900
Cherry Valley6,668$76,89513.2%$408,000
Desert Palms6,579$79,7929.6%$567,400
Lake Mathews6,527$94,4448.1%$760,900
El Cerrito5,325$108,8826.9%$627,400
Indian Wells4,871$162,9903.2%$1,078,200
Winchester4,555$79,25010.3%$493,500
Oasis4,051$38,76934.7%$34,800
Idyllwild-Pine Cove3,957$73,67812.3%$532,400
Sage3,781$119,9388.8%$569,300
Desert Edge3,778$37,42917.8%$76,300
North Shore3,515$51,7957.6%$203,900
Green Acres3,382$79,8558.2%$325,900
Coronita2,763$111,9323.5%$597,400
Meadowbrook2,627$56,21217.1%$264,600
Vista Santa Rosa2,333$70,4745.7%$427,700
Romoland2,268$106,8611.4%$523,400
Sky Valley2,255$51,19017.6%$148,100
Lakeview2,062$59,37531.8%$548,800
Anza1,898$83,55810.5%$346,600
Cabazon1,887$48,70424.3%$270,400
Thermal1,800N/A19.3%$187,000
Warm Springs1,673$70,34124.0%$329,100
March ARB1,273$72,41129.3%N/A
Lake Riverside1,262$128,6361.3%$430,800
Whitewater1,181$77,89823.4%$299,400
Indio Hills1,117$92,2660.1%$337,100
Mesa Verde1,016$51,18819.1%$110,100
Aguanga961$79,80837.1%$718,800
Ripley476$28,77542.5%$205,000
Desert Center144$73,39331.9%$216,100
Mountain Center45$46,8750.0%$446,200

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Population Overview

Riverside County is located in California with a total population of 2,478,600. It is the 4th most populous county out of 58 in California. The county encompasses 75 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Riverside County is 37.0 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Riverside County is $93,074. This is 6% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 15% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.6%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $557,300. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 6.0x. 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Riverside County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 51.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 31.0%. The Asian population (6.9%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

25.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Riverside County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against California and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Riverside County, California?

Riverside County has a population of 2,478,600, making it the 4th most populous county in California.

What is the median income in Riverside County?

The median household income in Riverside County is $93,074 with a poverty rate of 10.6%.

How many cities are in Riverside County, California?

Riverside County contains 75 Census-designated places.