Frequently Asked Questions

When was the County of Riverside established?

May 9, 1893

What is the area of the County of Riverside?

7,303 square miles

What is the population?

2,125,440

What is the race/ethnic breakdown?

  • 40.7 percent White
  • 5.9 percent Black
  • 0.5 percent American Indian and Alaska Native
  • 5.4 percent Asian
  • 0.2 percent Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  • 0.6 percent Other Race
  • 2.1 percent Two or More Races
  • 44.7 percent Hispanic

How many households are there?

649,505

What is the median household income?

$55,352

What is the per capita income?

$22,657

What is the poverty rate?

13.9 percent

What is the educational attainment?

  • 79.3 percent of the people 25 years and over have at least a high school diploma.
  • 19.7 percent have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

How many cities are there?

28

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