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Riverdale, CA
Census-designated place in Fresno County, California.
Population
3,653
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
931
ZIP codes
0
Riverdale and its ZIP codes
Riverdale at a glance
- Riverdale is about 3.7 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,975, 43% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $283,600 (61% below California) and median rent is $1,126 a month.
Local data for Riverdale, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Riverdale, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,975
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$283,600
Median rent
$1,126/mo
Homeownership
57.3%
Bachelor's or higher
4.8%
Median age
25.5
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,190), Arab Americans (261), Portuguese Americans (151).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fresno County. PPP loans are for Riverdale.
Unemployment rate
7.8%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,417
428,665 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,584
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.92B
FY 2026, $4,883 per person
How people get to work
Riverdale, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Riverdale, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
2,472
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
921
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
98° / 37°F
7.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Riverdale, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.9%
U.S. 11.1% +11.8 pts
Cities near Riverdale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LanareCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2 |
| HardwickCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.1 |
| CaruthersCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2 |
| LatonCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2.5 |
| LemooreCity | 9.6 mi | 9.8 |
| GrangevilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| Lemoore StationCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| ArmonaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| MonmouthCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Raisin CityCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| HanfordCity | 13 mi | 17.9 |
| BowlesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Home GardenCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| WestsideCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| EastonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3 |
| StratfordCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Riverdale, CA in?
- Riverdale is in Fresno County, California.
- What is the population of Riverdale, CA?
- About 3,653 people live in Riverdale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Riverdale?
- Nearby places include Lanare (4.3 mi), Hardwick (7.7 mi), Caruthers (8.1 mi), Laton (8.9 mi), Lemoore (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023