2025 Compare Cities People:
Walnut Creek, CA vs Riverside, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Riverside is 0% more densely populated than Walnut Creek.
- People are 19.9% less likely to be married in Riverside.
- The Median Age is 15.9 years younger in Riverside.
 Walnut Creek, CARiverside, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock314,858329,725,481
 Female Population52.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock31.938.4
 space3
 Population - 201064,376  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock255,166285,036,114
 Population - 199060,569  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock29.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now15.5%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock3,875.093.4
 Land Area19.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Walnut Creek, CARiverside, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 849.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.2%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Walnut Creek, CARiverside, CAUnited States
 White63.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.4%12.2%
 Asian17.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.4%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock54.9%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Walnut Creek, CARiverside, CAUnited States
 Married Population55.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock42.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock55.6%50.2%
 Never Married25.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.4%10.8%
 Widowed8.4%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock3.382.60
 Households32,126  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock65,02080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock32.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households13,738  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Walnut Creek    16 Reviews

Apart from the congestion, Walnut Creek is one of the best places in the San Francisco Bay Area to live. It is one of the most compact/walkable cities in the entire area  More

   |    Reply

Over 7 years ago

Almost all of Walnut Creek water comes from Pardee dam through an enclosed pipeline. That water is direct from the high Sierras. Among the best water quality in the  More

   |    Reply

Over 7 years ago

I grew up in Southern California and am no stranger to a more inland California climate. Before moving to WC I lived in San Francisco for 15 years where it is obviously  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Walnut Creek

Reviews for Riverside    42 Reviews

I've lived in Riverside for 54 years. It changed a LOT when people from LA started moving here in droves. Still, I have never been robbed or assaulted but I am  More

   |    Reply

I'm from Orange County (OC). I have had nothing but trouble since moving to Riverside. 1. The dogs are aggressive guard dogs. If you want to walk or bike you  More

   |    Reply

Over 7 years ago

Whew where to begin with dear old riverside. I enjoyed growing up here until my high school years (back in 2011). In 7 short years the downward deterioration of the  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Riverside


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.