Riverside, CA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Riverside was 320,764, a 2.18% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Riverside's population was 313,912, a decline of 0.49% compared to a population of 315,469 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Riverside, CA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Riverside increased by 62,026. In this period, the peak population was 329,785 in the year 2019. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 258,738 - -
2001 266,895 8,157 3.15%
2002 273,563 6,668 2.5%
2003 280,413 6,850 2.5%
2004 286,451 6,038 2.15%
2005 287,625 1,174 0.41%
2006 290,597 2,972 1.03%
2007 293,342 2,745 0.94%
2008 295,989 2,647 0.9%
2009 300,045 4,056 1.37%
2010 305,417 5,372 1.79%
2011 308,997 3,580 1.17%
2012 311,572 2,575 0.83%
2013 314,180 2,608 0.84%
2014 316,834 2,654 0.84%
2015 320,108 3,274 1.03%
2016 323,016 2,908 0.91%
2017 326,067 3,051 0.94%
2018 328,306 2,239 0.69%
2019 329,785 1,479 0.45%
2020 315,469 -14,316 -4.34%
2021 313,912 -1,557 -0.49%
2022 320,764 6,852 2.18%
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Riverside, CA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Riverside's population increased by 46,679 (18.04%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Riverside's population increased by 10,052 (3.29%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Riverside's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Riverside's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 320,764. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Riverside's population peaked in year 2019 at 329,785.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Riverside's population was lowest in year 2000 at 258,738.

Riverside, CA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Riverside grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 2 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Riverside had an average annual population growth rate of 1.09% per year. Overall the population grew 23.97% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Riverside's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Riverside's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.09% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 5,295. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2000 to 2001, Riverside's population grew the most with an increase of 8,157 (3.15%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Riverside's population declined the most with a negative growth of 14,316 (-4.34%).

Things to know

Is Riverside, CA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Riverside's population increased by 5,295 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 1,557 (0.49%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 6,852 (2.18%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Riverside, CA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Riverside increased by 6,584 (2.10%). The population was highest at 329,785 in the year 2019 and lowest at 313,912 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.31%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Riverside, CA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Riverside population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Riverside across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Riverside was 320,764, a 2.18% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Riverside population was 313,912, a decline of 0.49% compared to a population of 315,469 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Riverside increased by 62,026. In this period, the peak population was 329,785 in the year 2019. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Riverside population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Riverside is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Riverside population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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