Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Riverbank, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

25,166

Median Agei

34.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

60.1%15,118

White

29.4%7,395

Asian

4.3%1,081

Two or More

3.8%949

Black

1.2%291

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.8%205

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%84

Other

0.2%43

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%615

High School Diploma

23.4%3,649

Some College (<1 yr)

8.4%1,309

Some College (1+ yr)

15.3%2,386

Associate's Degree

9.8%1,524

Bachelor's Degree

14.5%2,268

Master's Degree

3.6%555

Professional Degree

1.1%169

Doctorate

0.5%76

HS or Higher

80.4%

BA or Higher

19.6%

Graduate+

5.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$463,200

Median Renti

$1,604

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.3%5,560

Renter-Occupied

27.7%2,133

Total Units

7,762

Homeownership

72.3%

Vacancy Rate

0.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.6%202

$50K–$100K

1.8%98

$100K–$150K

0.5%28

$150K–$200K

2.2%122

$200K–$300K

4.3%238

$300K–$500K

47.8%2,660

$500K–$1M

38.8%2,157

$1M+

1%55

Rent Distribution

Under $500

179

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

181

$1,000–$1,250

334

$1,250–$1,500

215

$1,500–$2,000

426

$2,000+

708

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%99

2010–2019

3.6%280

2000–2009

34.8%2,705

1990–1999

22.9%1,781

1980–1989

10.7%833

1970–1979

12.3%954

1960–1969

4.9%380

1950–1959

4.2%329

1940–1949

3.1%240

1939 or earlier

2.1%161

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.8%5,372

Electricity

27.1%2,087

Solar

1.2%90

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%61

No Fuel

0.8%58

Wood

0.2%14

Fuel Oil

0.1%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$87,966

Mean Household Incomei

$113,631

Per Capita Incomei

$35,509

Poverty Ratei

12.7%

Unemploymenti

8.5%

Labor Forcei

11,581

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.6%585

$10K–$15K

1.5%114

$15K–$20K

2%155

$20K–$25K

2%151

$25K–$30K

2.7%210

$30K–$35K

3.1%241

$35K–$40K

2.2%167

$40K–$45K

3.2%245

$45K–$50K

3%232

$50K–$60K

4.1%314

$60K–$75K

9.8%752

$75K–$100K

15.2%1,166

$100K–$125K

7.8%597

$125K–$150K

9.2%709

$150K–$200K

14.5%1,115

$200K+

12.2%940

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

168

Residentsi

391

Avg. Tenant Renti

$633/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

24 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing90 homes99% occupied$622/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers28 homes89% occupied$670/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $87,966/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

53.2%

Very low income$26K–$44K/yr

31%

Low income$44K–$70K/yr

13.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $70K/yr

2.3%

Who Receives This Housing

72% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

69% of subsidized households are minority

20.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

60.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5,31521.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

4,094

Philippines

335

China

220

India

Germany

Guatemala

Canada

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,360

Avg. Commutei

30 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,485

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

709(4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.9%Insured

5.1%Uninsured