Riverdale, Virginia

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Population in 2010: 956.
Males: 317  (33.2%)
Females: 639  (66.8%)
Median resident age:

34.3 years
Virginia median age:

39.0 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $48,370
Riverdale:

$48,370
VA:

$85,873

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,434

Riverdale CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $143,353
Riverdale:

$143,353
VA:

$365,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $162,228; detached houses: $186,447; mobile homes: $60,961
March 2022 cost of living index in Riverdale: 83.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.2%
(2.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 41.1% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Riverdale, VA (2022)
    • 83679.4%White alone
    • 17917.0%Black alone
    • 161.5%Two or more races
    • 30.3%American Indian alone

Races in Riverdale detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: American (69.9%), German (6.1%), Haitian (2.4%), Dutch (1.8%), English (1.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

23 residents are foreign born (2.2% Latin America).

This place:

2.2%
Virginia:

12.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $736 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $543 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Suffolk, VA (23.5 miles , pop. 63,677).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Norfolk, VA (45.2 miles , pop. 234,403).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (258.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Southampton Meadows, VA (1.8 miles ),
Como, NC (2.2 miles),
Franklin, VA (3.0 miles ),
Camptown, VA (3.2 miles ),
Newsoms, VA (3.3 miles ),
Murfreesboro, NC (3.3 miles ),
Winton, NC (3.4 miles ),
Courtland, VA (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 36.55 N, Longitude: 76.96 W

Distribution of median household income in Riverdale, VA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Riverdale, VA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Virginia:

2.7%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 52.5. This is better than average.

City:

52.5
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.0
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Riverdale-area historical tornado activity is above Virginia state average. It is 5% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/28/1988, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 26.5 miles away from the Riverdale place center killed 4 people and injured 154 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 4/28/2008, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 18.6 miles away from the place center injured 200 people and caused $30 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Riverdale-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Virginia state average. It is 60% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 108.3 miles away from Riverdale center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 88.6 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 105.4 miles away from Riverdale center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 229.8 miles away from Riverdale center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 111.3 miles away from the city center
On 8/24/2011 at 00:04:36, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 ML) earthquake occurred 109.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Halifax County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Tropical Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Riverdale:

  • SOUTHAMPTON DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; FRANKLIN, VA)
  • NANNIE HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; FRANKLIN, VA)
  • SOUTHAMPTON MEM HOSP EAST PVLN (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; FRANKLIN, VA)
  • COURTLAND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; COURTLAND, VA)
  • COURTLAND HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; COURTLAND, VA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Riverdale:

  • Tidewater Community College (about 43 miles; Norfolk, VA; Full-time enrollment: 20,975)
  • Old Dominion University (about 43 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 19,825)
  • Norfolk State University (about 44 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 6,032)
  • Christopher Newport University (about 44 miles; Newport News, VA; FT enrollment: 5,061)
  • Regent University (about 46 miles; Virginia Beach, VA; FT enrollment: 3,429)
  • Elizabeth City State University (about 46 miles; Elizabeth City, NC; FT enrollment: 2,803)
  • Thomas Nelson Community College (about 47 miles; Hampton, VA; FT enrollment: 7,056)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Halifax County-South Boston Industrial Park (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Riverdale include: Dan River View Church (A), Memorial Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Stokes Creek (A), Lawsons Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Halifax County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
Virginia:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

67.2%
Whole state:

67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.0%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
7 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Riverdale:

Marital status in Riverdale, VA
  • Never married: 33.2%
  • Now married: 43.5%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 7.1%
  • Divorced: 14.5%

For population 25 years and over in Riverdale:

  • High school or higher: 90.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.4
Virginia average:

12.1

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Riverdale
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Riverdale, VA (based on Halifax County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant16,15071
Mainline Protestant3,83330
Other3,4382
Black Protestant1,0927
Catholic2141
None11,514-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Halifax County:

2.26 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

0.56 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 22
Here:

6.21 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
Halifax County:

6.21 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.65 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

13.1%
Virginia:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Halifax County:

32.5%
Virginia:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Halifax County:

20.1%
State:

18.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Riverdale:

  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WCKO (1110 AM; daytime; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WRJR (670 AM; 20 kW; CLAREMONT, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE-PORTSMOUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLQM (1250 AM; daytime; 1 kW; FRANKLIN, VA; Owner: FRANKLIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGH (1310 AM; 20 kW; NEWPORT NEWS, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE BAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WPMH (1010 AM; 10 kW; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WDZY (1290 AM; 25 kW; COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WKGM (940 AM; 10 kW; SMITHFIELD, VA; Owner: WKGM, INC.)
  • WWDR (1080 AM; daytime; 1 kW; MURFREESBORO, NC; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WPTF (680 AM; 50 kW; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: FIRST STATE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WFTK (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; WAKE FOREST, NC; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WHKT (1650 AM; 10 kW; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Riverdale:

  • WAFX (106.9 FM; SUFFOLK, VA; Owner: TIDEWATER COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WLQM-FM (101.7 FM; FRANKLIN, VA; Owner: FRANKLIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHRO-FM (90.3 FM; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: HAMPTON ROADS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION,INC)
  • WHRV (89.5 FM; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: HAMPTON ROADS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION,INC)
  • WDLZ (98.3 FM; MURFREESBORO, NC; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WBXB (100.1 FM; EDENTON, NC; Owner: EDENTON CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WKOC (93.7 FM; CHESAPEAKE, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WVKL (95.7 FM; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: ENTERCOM NORFOLK LICENSE, LLC)
  • WJCD (107.7 FM; WINDSOR, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQDK (99.3 FM; AHOSKIE, NC; Owner: MAX MEDIA OF THE CAROLINAS LLC)
  • WKJX (96.7 FM; ELIZABETH CITY, NC; Owner: EAST CAROLINA RADIO OF ELIZABETH CITY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Riverdale:

  • WTKR (Channel 3; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WTVZ-TV (Channel 33; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WTVZ LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WHRO-TV (Channel 15; HAMPTON-NORFOLK, VA; Owner: HAMPTON ROADS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOC, INC.)
  • WPXV (Channel 49; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WVEC-TV (Channel 13; HAMPTON, VA; Owner: WVEC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WAVY-TV (Channel 10; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: WAVY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WUND-TV (Channel 2; COLUMBIA, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WGNT (Channel 27; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: UPN TELEVISION STATIONS INC.)
  • WVBT (Channel 43; VIRGINIA BEACH, VA; Owner: WAVY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WBTD-LP (Channel 66; SUFFOLK, VA; Owner: WAVY BROADCASTING, LLC)

Riverdale fatal accident list:

Nov 13, 2015 02:55 AM, Cr-744, Lat: 36.660814, Lon: -78.880600, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Oct 12, 2011 09:00 PM, Sr-742, Lat: 36.682361, Lon: -78.862239, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Oct 27, 2006 05:08 AM, Us-58, Lat: 36.674680, Lon: -78.934270, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 495ft / 151mTotal length
  • $5,415,000Total costs
  • 32,969Total average daily traffic
  • 4,033Total average daily truck traffic
  • 43,515Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Riverdale, VA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 31970-1979
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Riverdale, VA
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Riverdale, VA
  • 81.2%Electricity
  • 15.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.5%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Riverdale, VA
  • 50.0%Electricity
  • 50.0%Wood


Riverdale compared to Virginia state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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