Riverside County

As of the latest data, Riverside County, CA has a population of approximately 2.5 million people. The racial composition is about 45.6% Hispanic or Latino, 33.5% White non-Hispanic, 7.1% Black or African American, 7.0% Asian, and 4.1% identifying as two or more races. The median household income is around $67,005, with a poverty rate of approximately 13.6%. The county has a diverse age distribution, with about 23.5% under 18, 60% aged 18-64, and 16.5% aged 65 and older.

As of 2023, Riverside County, CA has a median home price of approximately $550,000. The median rent is around $2,350 per month. Housing inventory remains tight, with a low vacancy rate around 4%. The county has experienced a year-over-year home value increase of about 10%. Average property taxes are nearly 1.1% of assessed home value. The area blends suburban and rural settings, drawing families and retirees alike.

Riverside County, CA, conducts elections for federal, state, and local offices, including congressional districts, state assembly, state senate, county supervisor seats, city council positions, and various local boards. As of the last update, Riverside County has about 1.27 million registered voters.

Key upcoming elections include:

1. Congressional Elections: Multiple districts; notable candidates likely include incumbents like Ken Calvert (R) and Raul Ruiz (D).
2. State Assembly and Senate: Various districts with incumbents and new challengers.
3. County Supervisors: Five districts; notable seats may involve contests between incumbents and new candidates.
4. City Council and Mayor Races: Significant cities like Riverside, Moreno Valley, and Murrieta will see local candidates running.

For the latest and most accurate information, including specific candidate lists, visit the Riverside County Registrar of Voters' official website.

Riverside County, CA, has varied educational attainment levels. Approximately 76.6% of the population aged 25 and older have a high school diploma or higher, while 21.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Comparatively, the national average for high school graduates is around 88%, and approximately 33.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In California, these numbers are higher, with about 84% of residents holding a high school diploma or higher and roughly 35% having a bachelor's degree or higher. Thus, Riverside County tends to fall below both the national and state averages in educational attainment.

As of the latest data available in 2023, Riverside County, CA, has an estimated employment number of around 1.05 million people. The top industries in the county include healthcare and social assistance, retail trade, and educational services. Specifically, healthcare and social assistance employ about 16% of the workforce, retail accounts for approximately 12%, and educational services make up around 10%.

Comparatively, Riverside County's employment distribution aligns closely with state and national trends but with a slightly higher emphasis on logistics and warehousing due to its strategic location. For instance, the national average for healthcare occupations is around 14%, while California averages slightly higher at 15%. Retail trade aligns closely with the national average of 11.8%. High growth in construction and logistics sectors outpaces both state and national averages, reflecting regional economic characteristics.

As of the latest available data, the median household income in Riverside County, CA is approximately $68,000 per year. In comparison, the median household income for the state of California stands at around $75,000, while the national median is approximately $67,500.

Income Comparison Table

This indicates that Riverside County's income is slightly below the state average but marginally above the national median. The data suggests a diverse economic landscape where local income levels are competitive on a national scale but fall short of the state average.

As of the latest data, Riverside County, CA, reported a crime rate of approximately 3,028.5 incidents per 100,000 residents. This represents various criminal activities ranging from violent to property crimes. Here is a simplified statistics table with approximate figures for different types of crimes:

These statistics offer an overview of crime trends and can be useful for assessing public safety and law enforcement resources in Riverside County.