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Riverdale, GA


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Riverdale, Georgia

Riverdale, Georgia is 12 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. It is in Clayton county. The city is part of the Atlanta metro area. The population of Riverdale is 12,478.

The People and Families of Riverdale

In Riverdale, about 41% of adults are married. The size of households in Riverdale is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the city. There are a lot of singles in Riverdale.

Approximately 80% of Riverdale is non-white. Riverdale is home to people of a variety of races.

The city has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Riverdale had a median family income of $42,323. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of Riverdale.

Political Inclinations

Among Riverdale political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $3,875. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Riverdale Housing

Of the housing in Riverdale, approximately 49% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Riverdale offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Riverdale, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Riverdale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Riverdale Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Riverdale Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Riverdale, GA

Comparing Riverdale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity109
Female Share of the Population96
Well-Paid Single Women58
Well-Paid Single Men37
Male Share of the Population25
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better59
People Above Poverty48
Median Family Income48
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use68
Walking and Biking to Work46
Working at Home35
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Affordability of Rents42
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime12
Low Property Crime11

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