Riverdale Authority

Riverdale is a middle-income, family-oriented small town of 1,077 with home prices 1.9× below the Virginia median.

Riverdale, Virginia

Population in Riverdale stands at 1,077 — placing it among the smaller communities of Halifax County, Virginia. The median household income stands at $60,694.

Definition and scope

Located in Halifax County, Virginia, Riverdale operates within Virginia's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 5.

Who lives here

Riverdale has approximately 1,077 residents. The median age is 34.3 years. Roughly 78% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $204,900.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 88.1%
• Black or African American: 7.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Riverdale is $60,694. Poverty rate stands at 7.5%. Educational attainment: 18.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Riverdale:

• Public schools: 11
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Riverdale is William M Tuck Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Halifax County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Danville, Virginia.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 438 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 6a.

References

• Virginia State Authority — state-level reference for Virginia.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.