1922Government
Incorporated on August 23, 1922, Riverbank's official slogan is "City of Action." It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area.
1999Disaster
Amtrak had a station in Riverbank which also served nearby Modesto, California; it was replaced by Modesto station on November 1, 1999, and was destroyed by fire in 2005.
2000History
=== 2000 ===
At the 2000 census there were 15,826 people in 4,544 households, including 3,821 families, in the city.
2006Culture
The California State Department of Finance estimates the population of Riverbank as of January 1, 2006, to be 21,215 people, an estimated 34.1% increase since 2000.
2009History
Riverbank's downtown was remodeled in 2009.
2016History
The Owner-occupied housing unit rate from 2016 to 2020 was 66%.