La Riviera, California

La Riviera is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sacramento County, California, United States. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 10,802 at the 2010 census, up from 10,273 at the 2000 census. La Riviera is a primarily residential neighborhood located between the American River on the North side and Highway 50 on the southern border.

La Riviera
census-designated place
Location in Sacramento County and the state of California
Coordinates: 38°34′0″N 121°21′24″W
Country United States
State California
CountySacramento
Area
 • Total2.092 sq mi (5.42 km2)
 • Land1.850 sq mi (4.79 km2)
 • Water0.242 sq mi (0.63 km2)  11.56%
Elevation
52 ft (16 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total10,802
 • Density5,200/sq mi (2,000/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
95826 & 95827
Area code(s)916, 279
FIPS code06-40410
GNIS feature ID1867035

Geography

La Riviera is located at 38°34′0″N 121°21′24″W (38.566773, -121.356772).[2]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2), of which, 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) of it (11.56%) is water.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

2010

At the 2010 census La Riviera had a population of 10,802. The population density was 5,164.6 people per square mile (1,994.1/km²). The racial makeup of La Riviera was 7,315 (67.7%) White, 1,084 (10.0%) African American, 76 (0.7%) Native American, 766 (7.1%) Asian, 87 (0.8%) Pacific Islander, 671 (6.2%) from other races, and 803 (7.4%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,756 persons (16.3%).[4]

The census reported that 10,715 people (99.2% of the population) lived in households, 15 (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 72 (0.7%) were institutionalized.

There were 4,475 households, 1,170 (26.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,663 (37.2%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 581 (13.0%) had a female householder with no husband present, 243 (5.4%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 339 (7.6%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 60 (1.3%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 1,335 households (29.8%) were one person and 357 (8.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.39. There were 2,487 families (55.6% of households); the average family size was 2.98.

The age distribution was 2,117 people (19.6%) under the age of 18, 1,483 people (13.7%) aged 18 to 24, 3,134 people (29.0%) aged 25 to 44, 2,691 people (24.9%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,377 people (12.7%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 35.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.3 males.

There were 4,762 housing units at an average density of 2,276.8 per square mile, of the occupied units 2,460 (55.0%) were owner-occupied and 2,015 (45.0%) were rented.The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.8%; the rental vacancy rate was 7.6%. 5,635 people (52.2% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 5,080 people (47.0%) lived in rental housing units.

2000

At the 2000 census there were 10,273 people, 4,345 households, and 2,480 families in the CDP. The population density was 5,649.1 people per square mile (2,179.4/km²). There were 4,488 housing units at an average density of 2,467.9 per square mile (952.1/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 72.46% White, 8.49% African American, 0.63% Native American, 7.97% Asian, 0.57% Pacific Islander, 4.24% from other races, and 5.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.34%.[5]

Of the 4,345 households 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.9% were non-families. 29.3% of households were one person and 5.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.92.

The age distribution was 19.8% under the age of 18, 13.4% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.9 males.

The median household income was $49,110 and the median family income was $57,792. Males had a median income of $39,766 versus $33,295 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $24,034. About 5.7% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

La Riviera is located on the "Gold Line" of Regional Transit's light rail line. The Watt/Manlove, Starfire, Tiber, and Butterfield light rail stations are located in La Riviera.

Commercial and industry

The Glenbrook Shopping Center on La Riviera Drive at the Watt Avenue offramp is the main shopping center for the area. There are also other commercial endeavors located along Folsom Boulevard, the primary street through the area. Near the Butterfield light rail station, the California Franchise Tax Board has a large office complex.

Education

La Riviera is served by both the Sacramento City Unified School District and the Folsom-Cordova School District.

High schools

Rosemont High School is the high school that serves not only the La Riviera area but the adjacent Rosemont area. It opened in 2003 and is part of the Sacramento City schools.

Government

In the California State Legislature, La Riviera is in the 6th Senate District, represented by Democrat Richard Pan, and in the 8th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Ken Cooley.[6]

In the United States House of Representatives, La Riviera is in California's 7th congressional district, represented by Democrat Ami Bera.[7]

Adjacent areas

References
  1. "2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files – Places – California". United States Census Bureau.
  2. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  3. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  4. "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - La Riviera CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "Statewide Database". UC Regents. Archived from the original on February 1, 2015. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  7. "California's 7th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
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