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Population Review

Riviera Beach, Maryland Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Riviera Beach, Maryland is 12,608 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 114th-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $110,136, the median home value is $334,000, and the median age is 38.0.

12,608

Population

4794

People / sq mi

$110,136

Median Income

$334,000

Median Home Value

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Riviera Beach covers 2.6 sq mi of land at 4794 people per square mile.

About Riviera Beach, MD

Homeownership is the standout figure in Riviera Beach: 82.4% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Riviera Beach is a city in Maryland with a population of 12,608.

The typical household earns $110,136 a year, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 4.5%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $334,000, with typical rent around $1,945.

32.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 8.5%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.

The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Riviera Beach, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.

Race & Ethnicity

White79.5%
Black or African American7.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$110,136

Median Household Income

$47,812

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$334,000

Median Home Value

$1,945

Median Rent

82.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.8%

High School+

32.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

80.7%

Public Transit

8.5%

Work From Home

30.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

20.9%

Foreign Born

92.5%

Non-English at Home

7.4%

Veterans

14.8%

With Disability

92.8%

Health Insurance

97.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management19.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate15.3%
Construction13.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.2%
Public Administration6.6%
Manufacturing5.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.8%
Retail Trade3.9%
Information3.2%
Transportation & Warehousing0.8%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Riviera Beach, Maryland has a population of 12,608 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 114th-largest city in Maryland.

The median household income in Riviera Beach, Maryland is $110,136, with 4.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Riviera Beach, Maryland is $334,000, with median monthly rent at $1,945 and a homeownership rate of 82.4%.

The median age in Riviera Beach, Maryland is 38.0 years. The population is 44.5% male and 55.5% female.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.