General Background Information
According to the World Population Review, which utilizes data from the United States Census Bureau, the city of Riverside is the most populous city in the Inland Empire and in Riverside County. With 327,728 people, Riverside is the 12th most populous city in the state as of 2017. The racial makeup of Riverside is comprised of 56% white residents, 7% black or African American, 7.4% Asian, and 49% of Hispanic and Latino origin. Riverside stretches over 81 square miles and has a population density of around 4,000 people per square mile. Interestingly, over one-quarter of the population is under the age of 18 while over 8% of the population is at least 65 years old (World Population Review, 2019). The number of residents living below the federal poverty line is 17.5% of the total Riverside population.
Shared Thoughts & Shared Mobility 