Riverside
City in Riverside County, California
Riverside is a city in Riverside County, California, with 314,998 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 827 ft (252 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Woodcrest, 4.3 miles S.
- 314,998residents (2020 Census)
- 827 ftelevation · 252 m
- 81.1 sq miland area · 210.2 km²
- 3,882 / sq mipopulation density
- 92506main ZIP code (8 in total)
About Riverside
Riverside is a city in and the county seat of Riverside County, California, United States. It is named for its location beside the Santa Ana River in Southern California. It is the most populous city in the Inland Empire and Riverside County, 12th-most populous city in California, and 62nd-most populous city in the U.S. with a population of 314,998 at the 2020 census. The Riverside–San Bernardino metropolitan area at 4.74 million residents is the 12th-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Riverside is about 50 miles (80 km) east of downtown Los Angeles and is also part of the Greater Los Angeles area.
Riverside was founded in the early 1870s. It is the birthplace of the California citrus industry and home of the Mission Inn, the nation's largest Mission Revival Style building. It is also home to the Riverside National Cemetery and the Eastern Division of the Federal District Court for the Central District of California.
The University of California, Riverside, is in the northeastern part of the city. The university hosts the Riverside Sports Complex. Other attractions in Riverside include the Fox Performing Arts Center, Museum of Riverside, which houses exhibits and artifacts of local history, The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, the California Museum of Photography, the California Citrus State Historic Park, Castle Park, and the Parent Washington Navel Orange Tree, the last of California's two original navel orange trees.
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- Median household income
- $91,045
- Median home value
- $584,800
- Median rent
- $1,914/mo
- Median age
- 33.6
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Riverside had 314,998 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 314,998 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,882 per sq mi (1,499 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Riverside at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Riverside County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 314,998 (2020) |
| Land area | 81.15 sq mi (210.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km²) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9381° N, 117.3932° W |
| ZIP codes | 92506, 92501, 92503, 92504, 92505, 92508, 92509, 92521 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0662000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Riverside
- Woodcrest4.3 mi S
- El Sobrante6.0 mi SW
- Jurupa Valley6.2 mi NW
- Highgrove6.9 mi NE
- March ARB7.2 mi SE
- Grand Terrace7.9 mi NE
- Home Gardens7.9 mi SW
- Lake Mathews7.9 mi S
- Bloomington8.4 mi N
- Colton8.5 mi NE
- Norco9.1 mi W
- Mead Valley9.5 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Riverside
What county is Riverside in?
Riverside is in Riverside County, California.
What is the population of Riverside, CA?
314,998 people lived in Riverside at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Riverside, CA?
The main ZIP code is 92506. Other ZIP codes: 92501, 92503, 92504, 92505, 92508, 92509, 92521.
What is the elevation of Riverside?
827 feet (252 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Riverside?
Woodcrest (4.3 mi), El Sobrante (6.0 mi), Jurupa Valley (6.2 mi), Highgrove (6.9 mi), March ARB (7.2 mi).
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