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Riverview, VA

Census-designated place in Wise County, Virginia.

Population

607

Land area

0.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,064

ZIP codes

0

Riverview and its ZIP codes

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Riverview at a glance

  • Riverview is about 4.8 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $43,542, 53% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $38,500 (90% below Virginia) and median rent is $770 a month.

Housing and community stats

Riverview, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$43,542

Poverty rate

15.3%

Median home value

$38,500

Median rent

$770/mo

Homeownership

75.4%

Bachelor's or higher

2.2%

Median age

38.0

Average commute

23.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (115), Scottish Americans (36), Irish Americans (22).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

4.9%

Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$48,431

10,958 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$331M

FY 2026, $9,167 per person

Wise County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone46.0%
  • Carpooled25.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home28.5%

Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Riverview, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

370

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

154

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 25°F

51.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Riverview, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

45.6%

U.S. 33.3% +12.3 pts

Diabetes

17.6%

U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts

Smoking

24.1%

U.S. 12.8% +11.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.0%

U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts

Cities near Riverview

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CoeburnTown1.4 mi2
TacomaCensus-designated place2.7 mi0.5
The University of Virginia's College at WiseCensus-designated place4.9 mi0.4
WiseTown6 mi3
DungannonTown7.3 mi0.4
NortonCity8.4 mi7.5
St. PaulTown9.9 mi1.4
DanteCensus-designated place11 mi7
CastlewoodCensus-designated place12 mi7.2
NickelsvilleTown13 mi0.5
PoundTown15 mi2.6
Big Stone Gap EastCensus-designated place15 mi0.5
DunbarCensus-designated place15 mi0
East Stone GapCensus-designated place15 mi0.5
ClintwoodTown15 mi2.1
AppalachiaTown17 mi3.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Riverview, VA in?
Riverview is in Wise County, Virginia.
What is the population of Riverview, VA?
About 607 people live in Riverview, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Riverview?
Nearby places include Coeburn (1.4 mi), Tacoma (2.7 mi), The University of Virginia's College at Wise (4.9 mi), Wise (6 mi), Dungannon (7.3 mi).

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