Riverdale, California facts for kids
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Riverdale
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Location in Fresno County and the state of California
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 Riverdale, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Fresno |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.925 sq mi (10.166 km2) |
| • Land | 3.925 sq mi (10.166 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
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| • Total | 3,477 |
| • Density | 885.86/sq mi (342.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
93607, 93656
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| Area code(s) | 559 |
| FIPS code | 06-61096 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1661314, 2409186 |
Riverdale is a community in Fresno County, California, United States. It was once known as Liberty Settlement. In 2010, about 3,153 people lived here. This was an increase from 2,416 people in 2000. Riverdale is located about 23 miles (37 km) south of Fresno. It sits about 223 feet (68 meters) above sea level.
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Discovering Riverdale's Location
Riverdale is a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. The United States Census Bureau says that Riverdale covers a total area of about 3.9 square miles (10.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
A Look Back at Riverdale's History
The first post office in Riverdale opened its doors in 1875. The community was originally named Liberty Settlement. However, it was later renamed Riverdale because it is very close to the Kings River.
Riverdale has schools for all ages. There is a primary school, an elementary school, and a high school.
Who Lives in Riverdale?
This section shares information about the people living in Riverdale.
Riverdale's Population in 2010
The 2010 United States Census counted 3,153 people living in Riverdale. This means there were about 803 people per square mile (310 people per square kilometer).
Here's a look at the different groups of people in Riverdale in 2010:
- About 57.9% were White.
- About 1.0% were African American.
- About 1.9% were Native American.
- About 0.9% were Asian.
- About 0.2% were Pacific Islander.
- About 33.3% were from other races.
- About 4.8% were from two or more races.
- About 66.8% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
All 3,153 people lived in homes. There were 845 homes in total. Many homes, about 57%, had children under 18 living there. The average number of people in each home was about 3.73.
The population was made up of people of all ages:
- About 35.2% were under 18 years old.
- About 11.2% were aged 18 to 24.
- About 25.8% were aged 25 to 44.
- About 19.5% were aged 45 to 64.
- About 8.3% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Riverdale was 27.6 years.
There were 918 housing units. About 60.2% of these homes were owned by the people living in them. The other 39.8% were rented.
Riverdale's Population in 2000
In the census of 2000, there were 2,416 people living in Riverdale. There were 728 homes. The population density was about 602 people per square mile (232 people per square kilometer).
The racial makeup in 2000 was:
- About 51.53% White.
- About 1.24% Black or African American.
- About 1.20% Native American.
- About 1.95% Asian.
- About 0.17% Pacific Islander.
- About 34.85% from other races.
- About 9.06% from two or more races.
- About 51.08% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 46.6% of homes had children under 18. The average home had 3.31 people, and the average family had 3.68 people.
The population's age spread in 2000 was:
- About 35.6% were under 18.
- About 10.3% were 18 to 24.
- About 24.9% were 25 to 44.
- About 18.5% were 45 to 64.
- About 10.6% were 65 or older.
The average age was 28 years.
Learning in Riverdale: Education
The Riverdale Joint Unified School District is in charge of the schools in the Riverdale community.
Famous People from Riverdale
- Alan Autry is a well-known person who moved to Riverdale in the mid-1960s. He used to be a Green Bay Packers quarterback (a player in American football). He also acted in the TV show In the Heat of the Night. Later, he became the mayor of Fresno, California.
See also
In Spanish: Riverdale (California) para niños
