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Riviera, TX
Census-designated place in Kleberg County, Texas.
Population
627
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
170
ZIP codes
0
Riviera and its ZIP codes
Riviera at a glance
- Riviera is 47% denser than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $101,875, 30% above the Texas median of $78,476.
Local data for Riviera, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Riviera, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,875
Poverty rate
5.3%
Homeownership
74.6%
Bachelor's or higher
30.4%
Median age
47.7
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (332), German Americans (20), Polish Americans (5).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kleberg County. PPP loans are for Riviera.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,478
12,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,745
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$206M
FY 2026, $6,629 per person
How people get to work
Riviera, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.8%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.5%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Riviera, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
554
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
450
4.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 45°F
30.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Riviera, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
18.3%
U.S. 12.1% +6.2 pts
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.4%
U.S. 11.1% +13.3 pts
Cities near Riviera
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SaritaCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.1 |
| RicardoCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 4.5 |
| KingsvilleCity | 15 mi | 13.9 |
| FlowellaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| Airport Road AdditionCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| BishopCity | 20 mi | 2.4 |
| PremontCity | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| FalfurriasCity | 22 mi | 2.9 |
| Cantu AdditionCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| DriscollCity | 26 mi | 1.2 |
| PetronilaCity | 27 mi | 1.8 |
| La Paloma-Lost CreekCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 8.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Riviera, TX in?
- Riviera is in Kleberg County, Texas.
- What is the population of Riviera, TX?
- About 627 people live in Riviera, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Riviera?
- Nearby places include Sarita (5.4 mi), Ricardo (8.9 mi), Kingsville (15 mi), Flowella (17 mi), Airport Road Addition (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023