Riviera Beach City, Florida
As of the census of 2000, there were 29884 people, 11387 households, and 7525 families residing in the city. The population density was 3585.3 people per square mile (1384.29/kmē), it is 207th most densely populated city in Florida. There were 14220 housing units at an average density of 1705 per square mile (658.3/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.6 persons, and the average family size was 3.19 persons. In the city Age distribution was 29.2% under the age of 18, 8% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 22% from 45 to 64, and 15% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males. The median age was 35.6 years, The median age of males was 35 years, for females the median age was 36.1 years. The racial makeup of the city was 27.76% White, 67.81% Black or African American, 0.14% American Indian, 0.99% Asian, 0.05% Native Hawaiian, 2.14% from two or more races and 1.1% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $32111, it is the 550th highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Florida. The median income for a family in the city was $36133, making it the 293rd lowest city by median family income in Florida. The per capita income for the city was $19847, it is 414th wealthiest city by per capita income in Florida. The median income is $20474, The median income for males was $22500 versus $18484 for females.
In 2000, 8874 pupils and students, of which 48.66% are male and 51.34% are female, 29.69% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.76% nursery or pri school, 7.39% kindergarten, 50.8% elementary school, 22.62% high school and 11.43% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 29884 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 29888 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 29891 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 30007 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 30280 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 31482 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 32275 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 33409 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 35491 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 36375 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 36430 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 416 | 273 | 689 |
| Kindergarten | 330 | 326 | 656 |
| Elementary school | 2230 | 2278 | 4508 |
| High school | 955 | 1052 | 2007 |
| College or graduate school | 387 | 627 | 1014 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riviera Beach city, Florida | $32111 | $36133 | $19847 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | $45062 | $53701 | $28801 |
| Florida, United States | $38819 | $45625 | $21557 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |