Demographics in Riverhead, NY

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Riverhead?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

15,073

Male

7,853

52.1%

Female

7,220

47.9%

Median Age

44.1

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

50.1%

Black

12.3%

Hispanic

33.1%

Asian

3.1%

Two or More

14.8%

Other

19.3%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

12.7%

High School or Higher

36.9%

Foreign Born

27.4%

Veterans

2.9%

Married

39.4%

Avg Household Size

2.9

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Riverhead, NY has a population of 15,073 with a median age of 44.1. The racial makeup is 50.1% White, 33.1% Hispanic, 12.3% Black, 3.1% Asian. About 12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 27.4%.