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Riverbank, CA


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Riverbank, California

Riverbank, California, in Stanislaus county, is 7 miles NE of Modesto, California (center to center) and 59 miles NE of San Jose, California. The city is considered part of the Modesto metropolitan area. Riverbank has a population of 15,826.

The People and Families of Riverbank

In Riverbank, about 57% of adults are married. Riverbank is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about Riverbank is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Riverbank had a median family income of $47,411.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Riverbank ($25). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Riverbank Housing

About 75% of housing units in Riverbank are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Riverbank, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Riverbank, CA

Comparing Riverbank to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity94
Male Share of the Population86
Female Share of the Population35
Senior Citizens12
Age of the Population13
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income55
People Above Poverty45
People in Middle Class or Better35
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work85
Public Transportation Use42
Working at Home42
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Affordability of Rents36
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime58
Low Property Crime22

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