Riverview: Demographics & People
Riverview's population stands at 607 people, in 289 households. Population shrank 6.9% from 652 (2022) to 607 (2024). Median age 38.0 years. (3.8y younger than Wise County). Children under 18 are 13% of the population. Population is 67% White (non-Hispanic) and 19% Black. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.33). 62% of households are family-led. County is gaining 237 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 42% adult obesity, 21% smoke.
- 2.1 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 38% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 100 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 6.9% from 652 (2022) to 607 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~565 (extrapolated at -3.5%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 513.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 36,130 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -6.9% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 652 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 607 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 607 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 513 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 38.0y is 0.9 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 13% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 38.0 years (at Virginia median) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 12.9% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 607 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 78 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 177.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 127.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 225 |
| Population under 18 | 78 |
| Median age | 38.0 years (at Virginia median) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 607 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.33 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 439 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 114 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 32.7% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 2 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 79.4% |
| Black population | 19.4% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 67.2% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 254 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 344 |
| Share born in this state | 41.8% |
| Share born in another state | 58.2% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 56.7% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.5% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 644 |
Households & Family Composition
289 households. Averaging 2.2 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 62% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 202 families, 14% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 108 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 202 |
| Married couples with children | 29 |
| Average household size | 2.16 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 15.6% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 584 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 96 |
| Family households | 179 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 61.9% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 289 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 20.9% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 237 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 20.9% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 27,380 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 27,143 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 237 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 153 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 31.9% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 9 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | VA-09 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51195 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 195 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Wise |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 34.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 29.80 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 40.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51195 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Wise County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,269 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51195 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Wise County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 61.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 50.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 35.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 37,383 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 7.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 12 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 12.9% |
| Family Score · Rating | good |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 607, shrinking, family-oriented, working-class, service economy |
| Town Summary · Population | 607 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Wise County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade