Riverview Profile

Explore population, households, income, employment, languages, and dwellings for Riverview. Compare trends since 2016 and dig into the full demographic profile below.

National Rank:214 of 688

Level:Census subdivision

Riverview Population

Total Population (2021)

20,584

Total Population (2016)

19,667

Population Growth

+4.7% (+917)

Growth Rank

#350 of 688Same geo level

Male

47.9%9,870

Female

52.0%10,710

Male-to-Female Ratio

0.922

Average Age

43.9

Median Age

45.2

Age Rank

#407 of 688Same geo level

Population Age Distribution

0–4

835(4.1%)

5–9

1,085(5.3%)

10–14

1,210(5.9%)

15–19

1,195(5.8%)

20–24

1,040(5.1%)

25–29

1,025(5.0%)

30–34

1,110(5.4%)

35–39

1,375(6.7%)

40–44

1,385(6.7%)

45–49

1,505(7.3%)

50–54

1,420(6.9%)

55–59

1,520(7.4%)

60–64

1,350(6.6%)

65–69

1,275(6.2%)

70–74

1,275(6.2%)

75–79

930(4.5%)

80–84

535(2.6%)

85+

535(2.6%)

Riverview Households

Household Size

Average Household Size

2.4

Total Private Dwellings

8,797

Occupied Private Dwellings

8,651

Size Distribution

1 Person

2,265 (26.2%)

2 Persons

3,405 (39.3%)

3 Persons

1,375 (15.9%)

4 Persons

1,110 (12.8%)

5+ Persons

495 (5.7%)

Household Composition

Couples with children

2,205(25.5%)

Couples without children

2,645(30.6%)

One-parent families

760(8.8%)

One-person households

2,265(26.2%)

Multigenerational

170(2.0%)

Multiple-family

35(0.4%)

Riverview Incomes

Summary

Avg. Household Income

$77,900After tax

Median Household Income

$69,500After tax

Avg. Individual Income

$40,400After tax

Median Individual Income

$36,400After tax

Income Rank

#434 of 688Same geo level

Income Composition

Market Income

81.2%

Employment Income

66.6%

Government Transfers

18.8%

Individual Income Distribution

Under $10k

1,245(7.5%)

$10k–$20k

1,815(10.9%)

$20k–$30k

2,505(15.0%)

$30k–$40k

2,535(15.2%)

$40k–$50k

2,410(14.4%)

$50k–$60k

1,785(10.7%)

$60k–$70k

1,280(7.7%)

$70k–$80k

870(5.2%)

$80k–$90k

680(4.1%)

$90k–$100k

505(3.0%)

$100k+

1,055(6.3%)

Riverview Employment

Labour Force

Employment Rate

59.1%

Unemployment Rate

7.8%

Total Labour Force

11,010

Employed

10,155

Unemployed

855

Not in Labour Force

6,160

Low Income Prevalence

Overall Low-Income Rate

8.7%

Children (0–17)

10.4%

Adults (18–64)

7.0%

Seniors (65+)

11.9%

Gini Coefficient (Total)

0.2800 = perfect equality

Gini Coefficient (After-Tax)

0.244

Riverview Languages

Language Knowledge

English Only

14,390 (70.4%)

French Only

60 (0.3%)

English & French

5,960 (29.2%)

Neither

40 (0.2%)

Mother Tongue

English

17,385 (85.1%)

French

1,735 (8.5%)

Non-official languages

795 (3.9%)

Top Mother Tongue Languages

English

17,385(85.1%)

French

1,735(8.5%)

Arabic

75(0.4%)

Spanish

70(0.3%)

Korean

70(0.3%)

Punjabi

55(0.3%)

Tagalog

50(0.2%)

Russian

45(0.2%)

Mandarin

40(0.2%)

Portuguese

35(0.2%)

Riverview Dwellings

Dwelling Type

Single-detached

5,500(63.6%)

Semi-detached

690(8.0%)

Row house

475(5.5%)

Duplex

160(1.8%)

Apt. < 5 storeys

1,365(15.8%)

Apt. ≥ 5 storeys

70(0.8%)

Movable

390(4.5%)

Community snapshot

About Riverview

Riverview is a town in southeastern New Brunswick, across the Petitcodiac River from Moncton and forming part of the Greater Moncton area. Residential neighbourhoods and parks climb the hillside above the tidal river, with shopping and services shared across the tri-community of Moncton, Dieppe, and Riverview. About 20,000 people live in Riverview.

Known for

Town across the Petitcodiac from Moncton
Part of the Moncton–Dieppe–Riverview tri-community
Residential hillside neighbourhoods above the tidal river
Parks and family-oriented suburbs
Commuter links into Moncton’s employment core

See & do

Riverview Parks / trail network
Extensive community trails and green space.
Fundy Parkway / river lookouts
Views over the Petitcodiac tidal bore country.
Local recreation complexes
Arenas, pools, and sports fields for the town.
Bridges into downtown Moncton
Quick access to the city’s shops and events.
Neighbourhood commercial plazas
Everyday services on the Riverview side of the river.

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