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Riverbank, CA

Riverbank is a city in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 24,623 at the 2020 census, up from 15,826 at the 2000 census. Incorporated on August 23, 1922, Riverbank's official slogan is "City of Action." It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Riverbank was founded as a ferry crossing and was established as a town with the coming of the San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railroad, which was soon acquired by the Santa Fe Railroad. It is named for its location on the Stanislaus River. In the 1850s, the Riverbank area was known as Burneyville. Major James Burney, sheriff of Mariposa, established the Burneyville Ferry over the Stanislaus River at the site of the modern bridge in Riverbank.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.1 square miles (11 km2), of which, 4.1 square miles (11 km2) of it is land and 0.02 square miles (0.052 km2) of it (0.59%) is water.

In the 1850s, the Riverbank area was known as Burneyville. Major James Burney, sheriff of Mariposa, established the Burneyville Ferry over the Stanislaus River at the site of the modern bridge in Riverbank.

At the 2020 census, Riverbank had a population of 24,623. The racial makeup of Riverbank was 16,620 (67.5%) White, 443 (1.8%) African American, 196 (0.8%) Native American, 1,378 (5.6%) Asian, 49 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 7,805 (31.7%) from other races, and 3,176 (12.9%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14,355 persons (58.3%). There were 6,579 households, 3,380 (51.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 4,053 (61.6%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 880 (13.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 434 (6.6%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 413 (6.3%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 42 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 923 households (14.0%) were one person and 358 (5.4%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.42. There were 5,367 families (81.6% of households); the average family size was 3.76. (This Information was gathered from the 2010 Census due to lack of information on the official 2020 report)

Riverbank emphasizes health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Riverbank Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Action Fitness, Aspen Fitness, and Fit Republic Gyms & Health Clubs. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Riverbank, such as Castleberg Park and Jacob Myers Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Riverbank, CA are McHenry Museum, Funworks Modesto, and Oakdale Recreation Area.

ZIP code: 95367. Population: 24,844 (2021). Area code: 209. Elevation: 86 ft (43 m). Area: 4.10 sq mi (10.61 km2).

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Is Riverbank, CA a Good Place to Live?

Living in Riverbank offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. On Riverbank there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Riverbank and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Riverbank are above average.

What is the history of Riverbank, CA?

Riverbank was founded as a ferry crossing and was established as a town with the coming of the San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railroad, which was soon acquired by the Santa Fe Railroad. It is named for its location on the Stanislaus River. In the 1850s, the Riverbank area was known as Burneyville.

Is Riverbank, CA expensive to live in?

Riverbank, California's cost of living is 15% higher than the national average. Riverbank's housing expenses are 20% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 41% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 27% higher than the national average.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Riverbank

Los Angeles County

Riverbank’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Action Fitness

Aspen Fitness

Fit Republic Gyms & Health Clubs

Castleberg Park 

Jacob Myers Park

McHenry Museum

Funworks Modesto

Oakdale Recreation Area

Niche

Payscale

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