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Riverview, DE
Census-designated place in Kent County, Delaware.
Population
2,596
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
719
ZIP codes
0
Riverview and its ZIP codes
Riverview at a glance
- Riverview is 37% denser than Delaware as a whole.
- The median household income is $93,162, 10% above the Delaware median of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $319,900 (9% below Delaware).
Housing and community stats
Riverview, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,162
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$319,900
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
21.9%
Median age
54.4
Average commute
31.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (360), German Americans (251), Italian Americans (179).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kent County. PPP loans are for Riverview.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,857
70,905 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,474
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.76B
FY 2026, $9,701 per person
How people get to work
Riverview, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.5%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 31.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Riverview, DE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,037
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
822
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 28°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Riverview, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Riverview
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ViolaTown | 2.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Woodside EastCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.7 |
| FeltonTown | 3.2 mi | 0.8 |
| FredericaTown | 3.3 mi | 1.7 |
| WoodsideTown | 4 mi | 0.2 |
| MagnoliaTown | 4.1 mi | 0.2 |
| CamdenTown | 5.3 mi | 3.7 |
| Rising Sun-LebanonCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 3.6 |
| Highland AcresCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.5 |
| WyomingTown | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| Dover Base HousingCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.8 |
| BowersTown | 7 mi | 0.3 |
| Kent AcresCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.8 |
| Rodney VillageCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.6 |
| HarringtonCity | 7.4 mi | 2.7 |
| HoustonTown | 7.6 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Riverview, DE in?
- Riverview is in Kent County, Delaware.
- What is the population of Riverview, DE?
- About 2,596 people live in Riverview, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Riverview?
- Nearby places include Viola (2.9 mi), Woodside East (3 mi), Felton (3.2 mi), Frederica (3.3 mi), Woodside (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023