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Riviera Beach, FL

Riviera Beach is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States, which was incorporated on September 29, 1922. Due to the location of its eastern boundary, it is also the easternmost municipality in the Miami metropolitan area. In the 2020 U.S. Census, the total population of Riviera Beach residents was 37,604 people.

Riviera Beach is predominantly an African-American city and it is on the list of U.S. cities with African American majority populations. It is home to the Port of Palm Beach and a United States Coast Guard station and has its marina. Riviera Beach is home to Blue Heron Bridge, one of the country's top-rated beach dive sites. In 2015, Riviera Beach renamed part of Old Dixie Highway that runs inside the city limits as President Barack Obama Highway. The city is also home to Rapids Water Park, a water park attraction for both tourists and residents.

The approximate coordinates for the City of Riviera Beach are located in the northeast central part of Palm Beach County at 26°46′48″N 80°4′2″W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.8 square miles (25 km²), of which 8.3 square miles (21 km²) is land and 1.5 square miles (3.9 km²) (15.33%) is water. The eastern part of the city includes most of Singer Island, a peninsula on the Atlantic coast of Palm Beach County, Florida, which is separated from the mainland portion of the city by Lake Worth's Lake Worth Lagoon.

Riviera Beach was originally called Oak Lawn, but the settlement was renamed Riviera in 1893. It wasn't until 1941 that "Beach" was added, though it was incorporated in 1922 as only the "Town of Riviera". In 1959, it converted from a "town" status to the present-day "City of Riviera Beach". For the first half of the 20th century, its nickname was "Conchtown", after the many Conch people (Bahamians and Bahamian Americans) who resided in the city. The city was named after the French Riviera.

The city places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, offering residents and visitors access to various healthcare services. Riviera Beach is home to several healthcare facilities, with American Care playing a crucial role in providing comprehensive medical care. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Orlando, Grande Lakes offers a luxurious retreat with a range of treatments including massages, facials, and body therapies. The Breakers Palm Beach is situated in Palm Beach, this historic resort features a lavish spa offering ocean-inspired treatments, wellness programs, and beauty services. Lapis Spa at Fontainebleau Miami Beach boasts a stunning design and a wide array of services such as massages, body scrubs, and hydrotherapy. Waldorf Astoria Spa, Boca Raton offers a tranquil setting with personalized treatments, relaxation lounges, and a full-service salon. The Spa at Naples Grande provides a peaceful atmosphere with services like massages, facials, and body wraps, along with a private outdoor meditation lounge.

Top Sites in Riviera Beach, FL are Rapids Waterpark, Manatee Lagoon, and John D. MacArthur Beach State Park.

Population: 38,344 (2022). ZIP Codes: 33403. Area codes: 561, 728. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Area: 9.66 sq mi (25.01 km²).

FAQs

What is Riviera Beach, FL like?

Riviera Beach is a suburb of Fort Lauderdale with a population of 37,668. Riviera Beach is in Palm Beach County. Living in Riviera Beach offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Riviera Beach there are a lot of restaurants and parks. The public schools in Riviera Beach are above average.

What is the ethnicity of Riviera Beach, FL?

Riviera Beach, FL is home to a population of 37.7k people, from which 89.9% are citizens. As of 2022, 22.2% of Riviera Beach, FL residents were born outside of the country (8.37k people). In 2022, there were 3.12 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.5k people) in Riviera Beach, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.86k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.23k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is the crime rate in Riviera Beach, FL?

With a crime rate of 39 per one thousand residents, Riviera Beach has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 26. Within Florida, more than 96% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Riviera Beach.

Sources

City of Riviera Beach

Wikipedia

Data USA

Niche

Neighborhood Scout

American Care

Ritz-Carlton Spa

Breakers Palm Beach

Lapis Spa at Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Waldorf Astoria Spa, Boca Raton

The Spa at Naples Grande

Rapids Waterpark

Manatee Lagoon

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

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