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Riverview, SC

Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina.

Population

2,121

Land area

1.2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,718

ZIP codes

0

Riverview and its ZIP codes

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Riverview at a glance

  • Riverview is about 9.8 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $135,782, 96% above the South Carolina median of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $458,000 (77% above South Carolina) and median rent is $677 a month.

Housing and community stats

Riverview, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$135,782

Poverty rate

4.8%

Median home value

$458,000

Median rent

$677/mo

Homeownership

63.7%

Bachelor's or higher

25.8%

Median age

41.5

Average commute

19.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (211), Italian Americans (195), German Americans (118).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for York County. PPP loans are for Riverview.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$63,002

106,236 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$66,502

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.8B

FY 2026, $6,208 per person

York County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Riverview, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone59.0%
  • Carpooled27.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home12.9%

Average one-way commute: 19.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Riverview, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

645

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

383

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 31°F

42.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Riverview, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.2%

U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts

Diabetes

10.0%

U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts

Smoking

9.6%

U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.2%

U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts

Cities near Riverview

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Baxter VillageCensus-designated place1.3 mi1.4
Fort MillTown2.3 mi19.6
Tega CayCity2.7 mi4.6
India HookCensus-designated place2.7 mi2.6
Rock HillCity5.1 mi44.5
NewportCensus-designated place7.4 mi8
Pineville, NCTown7.4 mi6.6
Lake WylieCensus-designated place7.7 mi7.9
LesslieCensus-designated place9.1 mi6.1
Marvin, NCVillage9.5 mi6
CatawbaCensus-designated place12 mi10
YorkCity14 mi8.5
Weddington, NCTown14 mi17.5
Van WyckTown14 mi10.4
Waxhaw, NCTown15 mi12.2
CloverTown16 mi4.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Riverview, SC in?
Riverview is in York County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Riverview, SC?
About 2,121 people live in Riverview, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Riverview?
Nearby places include Baxter Village (1.3 mi), Fort Mill (2.3 mi), Tega Cay (2.7 mi), India Hook (2.7 mi), Rock Hill (5.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023