Riverview, FL Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 90,538 (99% urban, 1% rural).

Population (female): 46,156

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (7.8%), German (5.4%), Irish (4.4%), English (4.2%), Italian (2.8%), Jamaican (2.3%).

Elevation:

Land Area: 9.14 square miles.

The first commercial poultry farm in Florida was established by Emmet and Myrtle Tope in Riverview in 1921.

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Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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519 E BLOOMINGDALE AVE STE A 3.6 miles

519 E BLOOMINGDALE AVE STE A
BRANDON, FL 33511
Categories: BRANDON FL

1550 BLOOMINGDALE AVE 4.7 miles

1550 BLOOMINGDALE AVE
VALRICO, FL 33596
Categories: VALRICO FL

1411 OAKFIELD DR 4.9 miles

1411 OAKFIELD DR
BRANDON, FL 33511
Categories: BRANDON FL

7108 CAUSEWAY BLVD 4.9 miles

7108 CAUSEWAY BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33619
Categories: TAMPA FL

934 Oakfield Drive 5.0 miles

934 Oakfield Drive
Brandon, FL 33511
Categories: Brandon FL

613 MEDICAL CARE DR 5.1 miles

613 MEDICAL CARE DR
BRANDON, FL 33511
Categories: BRANDON FL

5129 STATE ROAD 674 STE A 5.1 miles

5129 STATE ROAD 674 STE A
WIMAUMA, FL 33598
Categories: WIMAUMA FL

427 S PARSONS AVE STE 120 5.2 miles

427 S PARSONS AVE STE 120
BRANDON, FL 33511
Categories: BRANDON FL

230 S MOON AVE 5.3 miles

230 S MOON AVE
BRANDON, FL 33511
Categories: BRANDON FL

220 W BRANDON BLVD STE 209 5.5 miles

220 W BRANDON BLVD STE 209
BRANDON, FL 33511
Categories: BRANDON FL

205 E BRANDON BLVD STE B 5.6 miles

205 E BRANDON BLVD STE B
BRANDON, FL 33511
Categories: BRANDON FL

206 E BRANDON BLVD 5.6 miles

206 E BRANDON BLVD
BRANDON, FL 33511
Categories: BRANDON FL

9210 FLORIDA PALM DR 5.7 miles

9210 FLORIDA PALM DR
TAMPA, FL 33619
Categories: TAMPA FL

3110 CHERRY PALM DR 7.3 miles

3110 CHERRY PALM DR
TAMPA, FL 33619
Categories: TAMPA FL

3012 N US HIGHWAY 301 7.5 miles

3012 N US HIGHWAY 301
TAMPA, FL 33619
Categories: TAMPA FL

1750 N 50TH ST 8.0 miles

1750 N 50TH ST
TAMPA, FL 33619
Categories: TAMPA FL

11752 E DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD 8.1 miles

11752 E DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
SEFFNER, FL 33584
Categories: SEFFNER FL

6015 REX HALL LN 8.3 miles

6015 REX HALL LN
APOLLO BEACH, FL 33572
Categories: APOLLO BEACH FL

801 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD 8.3 miles

801 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
SEFFNER, FL 33584
Categories: SEFFNER FL

4305 E 21ST AVE 8.8 miles

4305 E 21ST AVE
TEMPE, FL 33605
Categories: TEMPE FL

4305 E 21ST AVE 8.8 miles

4305 E 21ST AVE
TAMPA, FL 33605
Categories: TAMPA FL

1200 E 6TH AVE 9.8 miles

1200 E 6TH AVE
TAMPA, FL 33605
Categories: TAMPA FL

301 W PLATT ST STE 152 9.8 miles

301 W PLATT ST STE 152
TAMPA, FL 33606
Categories: TAMPA FL

3909 GALEN CT STE 101 10.8 miles

3909 GALEN CT STE 101
SUN CITY CENTER, FL 33573
Categories: SUN CITY CENTER FL

3814 State Road 674, 10.8 miles

3814 State Road 674,
Ruskin, FL 33573
Categories: Ruskin FL

2919 W SWANN AVE Ste 402 11.1 miles

2919 W SWANN AVE Ste 402
TAMPA, FL 33609
Categories: TAMPA FL

4602 N NEBRASKA AVE 11.3 miles

4602 N NEBRASKA AVE
TAMPA, FL 33603
Categories: TAMPA FL

3305 W KENNEDY BLVD 11.8 miles

3305 W KENNEDY BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33609
Categories: TAMPA FL

3860 W COLUMBUS DR W BOY SCOUT BLVD 12.1 miles

3860 W COLUMBUS DR W BOY SCOUT BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33607
Categories: TAMPA FL

829 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD STE 115 12.2 miles

829 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD STE 115
TAMPA, FL 33607
Categories: TAMPA FL

2727 W DR MLK BLVD STE 200 12.7 miles

2727 W DR MLK BLVD STE 200
TAMPA, FL 33607
Categories: TAMPA FL

2810 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD 12.7 miles

2810 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33607
Categories: TAMPA FL

3005 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD 12.8 miles

3005 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33607
Categories: TAMPA FL

10320 N 56TH ST STE 110 12.9 miles

10320 N 56TH ST STE 110
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33617
Categories: TEMPLE TERRACE FL

4728 N HABANA AVE ste 102 13.0 miles

4728 N HABANA AVE ste 102
TAMPA, FL 33614
Categories: TAMPA FL

1010 E BUSCH BLVD STE 103 13.7 miles

1010 E BUSCH BLVD STE 103
TAMPA, FL 33612
Categories: TAMPA FL

2303 AIRPORT RD 14.4 miles

2303 AIRPORT RD
PLANT CITY, FL 33563
Categories: PLANT CITY FL

5610 W LA SALLE ST 14.4 miles

5610 W LA SALLE ST
TAMPA, FL 33607
Categories: TAMPA FL

11315 N 30TH ST 14.5 miles

11315 N 30TH ST
TAMPA, FL 33612
Categories: TAMPA FL

7001 N DALE MABRY HWY STE 10 14.8 miles

7001 N DALE MABRY HWY STE 10
TAMPA, FL 33614
Categories: TAMPA FL

206 W ALEXANDER ST, STE 2 15.1 miles

206 W ALEXANDER ST, STE 2
PLANT CITY, FL 33563
Categories: PLANT CITY FL

607 S ALEXANDER ST STE 107 110 15.1 miles

607 S ALEXANDER ST STE 107 110
PLANT CITY, FL 33563
Categories: PLANT CITY FL

3100 E FLETCHER AVE 15.2 miles

3100 E FLETCHER AVE
TAMPA, FL 33613
Categories: TAMPA FL

5011 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE STE E 15.2 miles

5011 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE STE E
TAMPA, FL 33634
Categories: TAMPA FL

802 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD STE C 15.3 miles

802 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD STE C
PLANT CITY, FL 33563
Categories: PLANT CITY FL

13610 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD 15.4 miles

13610 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33613
Categories: TAMPA FL

301 N ALEXANDER ST 15.5 miles

301 N ALEXANDER ST
PLANT CITY, FL 33563
Categories: PLANT CITY FL

413 N ALEXANDER ST 15.6 miles

413 N ALEXANDER ST
PLANT CITY, FL 33563
Categories: PLANT CITY FL

5406 HOOVER BLVD STE 21 15.6 miles

5406 HOOVER BLVD STE 21
TAMPA, FL 33634
Categories: TAMPA FL

5635 HOOVER BLVD 15.7 miles

5635 HOOVER BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33634
Categories: TAMPA FL

1009 W BAKER ST 15.7 miles

1009 W BAKER ST
PLANT CITY, FL 33563
Categories: PLANT CITY FL

14438 UNIVERSITY COVE PL 15.8 miles

14438 UNIVERSITY COVE PL
TAMPA, FL 33613
Categories: TAMPA FL

4899 W WATERS AVE STE C 16.5 miles

4899 W WATERS AVE STE C
TAMPA, FL 33634
Categories: TAMPA FL

7926 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE 17.3 miles

7926 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE
TAMPA, FL 33615
Categories: TAMPA FL

15511 N Florida Avenue, Suites 602 17.7 miles

15511 N Florida Avenue, Suites 602
Tampa, FL 33613
Categories: Tampa FL

8401 J R MANOR DR STE 200 17.8 miles

8401 J R MANOR DR STE 200
TAMPA, FL 33634
Categories: TAMPA FL

3450 Bushwood Park Dive Ste 100 17.8 miles

3450 Bushwood Park Dive Ste 100
TAMPA, FL 33618
Categories: TAMPA FL

5927 WEBB RD 17.8 miles

5927 WEBB RD
TAMPA, FL 33615
Categories: TAMPA FL

13856 N DALE MABRY HWY 18.0 miles

13856 N DALE MABRY HWY
TAMPA, FL 33618
Categories: TAMPA FL

18101 HIGHWOODS PRESERVE PKWY 18.6 miles

18101 HIGHWOODS PRESERVE PKWY
TAMPA, FL 33647
Categories: TAMPA FL

15423 N DALE MABRY HWY STE 101 18.9 miles

15423 N DALE MABRY HWY STE 101
TAMPA, FL 33618
Categories: TAMPA FL

7000 4TH ST N 19.2 miles

7000 4TH ST N
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33702
Categories: SAINT PETERSBURG FL

3837 NORTHDALE BLVD STE 140 19.3 miles

3837 NORTHDALE BLVD STE 140
Tampa, FL 33624
Categories: Tampa FL

6182 GUNN HWY 19.4 miles

6182 GUNN HWY
TAMPA, FL 33625
Categories: TAMPA FL

1530 4TH ST N 19.8 miles

1530 4TH ST N
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33704
Categories: ST PETERSBURG FL

120 2nd St S 20.0 miles

120 2nd St S
St Petersburg, FL 33701
Categories: St Petersburg FL

11611 Sheldon Rd, 20.3 miles

11611 Sheldon Rd,
Tampa, FL 33626
Categories: Tampa FL

11916 SHELDON RD STE C 20.5 miles

11916 SHELDON RD STE C
TAMPA, FL 33626
Categories: TAMPA FL

900 CARILLON PKWY STE 406 20.7 miles

900 CARILLON PKWY STE 406
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33716
Categories: SAINT PETERSBURG FL

900 CARILLON PKWY STE 106 20.7 miles

900 CARILLON PKWY STE 106
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33716
Categories: SAINT PETERSBURG FL

560 CARILLON PKWY 20.8 miles

560 CARILLON PKWY
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33716
Categories: ST PETERSBURG FL

12214 US HIGHWAY 301 N 20.9 miles

12214 US HIGHWAY 301 N
PARRISH, FL 34219
Categories: PARRISH FL

20677 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD 21.0 miles

20677 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33647
Categories: TAMPA FL

5675 NEW TAMPA HWY STE 1 21.3 miles

5675 NEW TAMPA HWY STE 1
LAKELAND, FL 33815
Categories: LAKELAND FL

3745 33RD ST N STE A 21.9 miles

3745 33RD ST N STE A
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33713
Categories: ST PETERSBURG FL

1724 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD STE Q2 21.9 miles

1724 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD STE Q2
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33544
Categories: WESLEY CHAPEL FL

26827 Foggy Creek Rd, Bldg. 6 Suite 102 22.5 miles

26827 Foggy Creek Rd, Bldg. 6 Suite 102
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Categories: Wesley Chapel FL

24420 STATE ROAD 54 22.6 miles

24420 STATE ROAD 54
LUTZ, FL 33559
Categories: LUTZ FL

5676 S FLORIDA AVE 22.8 miles

5676 S FLORIDA AVE
LAKELAND, FL 33813
Categories: LAKELAND FL

5783 49TH ST N 23.0 miles

5783 49TH ST N
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33709
Categories: ST PETERSBURG FL

22945 STATE ROAD 54 23.0 miles

22945 STATE ROAD 54
LUTZ, FL 33549
Categories: LUTZ FL

4105 49TH ST N STE B 23.1 miles

4105 49TH ST N STE B
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33709
Categories: SAINT PETERSBURG FL

3604 HARDEN BLVD 23.3 miles

3604 HARDEN BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33803
Categories: LAKELAND FL

4710 S FLORIDA AVE 23.9 miles

4710 S FLORIDA AVE
LAKELAND, FL 33813
Categories: LAKELAND FL

701 ENTERPRISE RD E STE 701 24.0 miles

701 ENTERPRISE RD E STE 701
SAFETY HARBOR, FL 34695
Categories: SAFETY HARBOR FL

3240 S Florida Ave Ste 101 24.5 miles

3240 S Florida Ave Ste 101
Lakeland, FL 33803
Categories: Lakeland FL

13163 66TH ST 24.6 miles

13163 66TH ST
LARGO, FL 33773
Categories: LARGO FL

11370 66TH ST STE 125 24.6 miles

11370 66TH ST STE 125
LARGO, FL 33773
Categories: LARGO FL

1500 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE A1-A2 24.6 miles

1500 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE A1-A2
CLEARWATER, FL 33759
Categories: CLEARWATER FL

6500 38TH AVE N 24.9 miles

6500 38TH AVE N
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33710
Categories: SAINT PETERSBURG FL

3251 66TH ST N 25.0 miles

3251 66TH ST N
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33710
Categories: SAINT PETERSBURG FL

6002 49TH ST N ANNEX BLDG 25.0 miles

6002 49TH ST N ANNEX BLDG
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33709
Categories: ST PETERSBURG FL

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If you need a Drug, Alcohol, COVID-19 or DNA test in Riverview, FL, Accredited Drug Testing has many drug testing locations in Riverview, FL and the surrounding areas. Our drug testing centers provide urine drug testing, hair drug testing, alcohol testing, DOT physicals, DOT drug testing and DNA testing. Our drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers in need of a pre-employment drug test, random drug test and post-accident drug test. We also provide testing for individuals needing a drug or alcohol test for court ordered reasons , probation or family purposes. Same day service is available and most drug testing Riverview, FL locations are within minutes of your home or office. Drug testing methods include urine, oral/saliva, hair follicle, blood , ETG and breath alcohol testing. Negative test results are generally available in 24-48 hours.

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How to schedule a drug test in Riverview, FL

Schedule Online or By Phone-Easy As 1, 2, 3

Step 1: Select and purchase your test online or call our Local scheduling center at (800)-221-4291. One of our representatives is ready to assist you and schedule your test. Payment must be received at the time of registration as testing centers do not accept payments,Same day service is available for most types of tests.

Step 2: If you scheduled online, complete the Donor Information/Registration Section and enter where you want the confidential test results sent via email. The zip code you enter will be used to determine the closest drug/alcohol testing center to you and where you will go to take your test.

Step 3: Your authorization form/donor pass will include the local testing center address and hours of operation. It will be sent to the e-mail address you provided. Take the form with you or have it available on your smart phone to provide to the testing center. No appointment necessary!

Urine or hair drug testing methods in Riverview, FL - You choose!

Accredited Drug Testing offers different testing methods depending upon our customer's needs. With a 1 to 5-day detection period urine testing is the most common method used by employers, courts and schools. However, hair drug and alcohol testing are becoming a frequently used testing method due to a detection period of approximately 90 days.

What is the most common urine/hair drug test?

Both a 5-panel urine or 5 panel hair drug test screens for the same drugs, however, the look-back period or detection window is very different. A urine drug test provides a look back period of 1-5 days while a hair drug test provides use up to 90 days from the date the specimen was collected.

Court Ordered Drug Testing (Probation/Child Custody)

Our local drug testing Riverview, FL centers provide drug and alcohol tests that are utilized for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings, including probation and other types of government required tests. Observed tests are available and tests results can be submitted for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings including probation hearings, child custody cases, litigation and all manner of government required tests.

Court ordered drug tests should contain detailed instructions specifying the type of test to be administered and the drugs that should be screened for. If sample collection needs to be witnessed in order to prevent potential tampering or substitution, those specifications will be stated in the court order.

DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Riverview, FL

We also specialize in providing testing services for all DOT Modes including Trucking Industry (FMCSA), Maritime Industry (USCG), Aviation Industry (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad Industry (FRA) and Pipeline Industry (PHMSA) in accordance with Part 40 of the US Department of Transportation Compliance Regulations. Additional DOT Services include consortium enrollment, MVR reports, Supervisor Training and policy manual development. In addition, we offer a complete DOT Compliance Program for single operators and small trucking companies.

Additional DOT Services:

  • Consortium Enrollment
  • DOT Physicals
  • Supervisor Training
  • Employer Drug Policy Development
  • MVR Reports
  • Employee Training
  • Background Checks
  • FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Search

Employer/Drug Free Workplace Testing in Riverview, FL

Many companies and employers may be interested in being a drug free workplace, if so, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in providing comprehensive and cost-effective drug free workplace programs for small, medium and large companies. Organizations that utilize an employee drug testing program are commonly referred to as a Drug Free Workplace. However, many times companies do not fully qualify as a Drug Free Workplace because the drug testing program which they use does not have all of the components which make up a true Drug Free Workplace under their State specific law. Our Drug Testing Riverview, FL locations are ready to serve your needs.

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What Are the Benefits of Being a Drug Free Workplace in Riverview, FL?

  • Enhanced Employee Performance
  • Reduced Job-Related Accidents
  • Reduced Employee Absenteeism
  • Lower Workers Compensation Rates
  • Improved Employee Moral
  • Customer Satisfaction

On-site/Mobile Drug Testing in Riverview, FL

Do you have at least 10 employees needing a drug or alcohol test? If so, Accredited Drug Testing can provide on-site drug testing at your place of business. On-site drug testing services is frequently used by construction sites, manufacturing facilities, job fairs. On-site drug testing is available for pre employment and random testing. Call us today at (800)221-4291 and speak to our on-site coordinator to schedule your drug testing event in Riverview, FL.

Drug Testing Locations in Riverview, FL

Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in Riverview, FL and the surrounding areas. Many of our drug testing centers open early and have evening hours to accommodate a person's work schedule. Our drug testing locations in Riverview, FL have certified and trained drug testing specialists ready to serve your testing needs in a friendly, knowledgeable and confidential manner.

Drug testing purposes for employers include pre-employment, random selection, post-accident and reasonable suspicion. Testing purposes for individuals can include court ordered, probation, child custody or for any other personal reason.

Accredited Drug Testing is a nationwide drug testing company with testing centers in Riverview, FL specializing in Drug, Alcohol, DNA testing. DOT Physicals and Background Checks.

On the road or vacation? No worries! We can schedule your test, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!

With over 20,000 testing centers throughout the United States, Accredited Drug Testing has testing centers in all States and in most cities and towns.

Which drug testing panel is right for you?

Drug test screening groups are commonly referred to as a drug testing panel. The most common panels used are a 5 panel, 10 panel and 12 panel drug tests, (panels specify how many drugs will be screened) however customized screeningings are available as well.

What is a Drug Test?

A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen, for example urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, and/or oral fluid/saliva-to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or their metabolites. Major applications of drug testing include detection of the presence of performance enhancing steroids in sport, employers and parole/probation officers screening for drugs prohibited by law and police officers testing for the presence and concentration of alcohol (ethanol) in the blood commonly referred to as BAC (blood alcohol content). BAC tests are typically administered via a breathalyzer while urinalysis is used for the vast majority of drug testing in sports and the workplace. Numerous other methods with varying degrees of accuracy, sensitivity (detection threshold/cutoff), and detection periods exist. A drug test may also refer to a test that provides quantitative chemical analysis of an illegal drug, typically intended to help with responsible drug use.

Does passive smoke inhalation cause a false positive for marijuana?

"Passive" smoke inhalation from being in a room with people smoking marijuana is not considered valid, as the cut-off concentrations for lab analysis are set well above that which might occur for passive inhalation.

Other abnormalities in the urine screen may indicate that results may be a false negative or that there was deliberate adulteration of the sample. For example:

  • a low creatinine lab value can indicate that a urine sample was tampered with; either the subject diluted their urine by consuming excessive water just prior to testing, or water was added to the urine sample.
  • creatinine levels are often used in conjunction with specific gravity to determine if samples have been diluted. To help avoid this problem, the testing lab may color the water in their toilet blue to prevent the sample being diluted with water from the toilet.
  • subjects may also attempt to add certain enzymes to the urine sample to affect stability, but this often changes the pH, which is also tested.

How long do drugs stay in your system?

The window of detection or often times referred to as look back period of a drug test depend on several factors. Some of the factors impacting how long a drug will stay in your system are:

  • The amount of the drug taken
  • The frequency of the drug taken
  • The type of drug taken
  • An individual's body metabolic rate and general health
  • The amount of fluids consumed since ingesting the drug
  • The amount of exercise since ingesting the drug
  • Other genetic variations that would impact an individual's response to a specific drug

Why choose Accredited Drug Testing in Riverview, FL?

Our staff is prepared to assist you with any questions you may have in a friendly and confidential manner and providing exceptional customer service and being available when you need us for drug testing in Riverview, FL is our #1 Priority and we look forward to serving the needs of employers and individuals who need any type of test.

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Local Area Info: Riverview, Florida

Riverview is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. It is located south of Brandon. The population was 71,050 in the 2010 census, up from 12,035 in the 2000 census.

Riverview was founded in 1885 on the Alafia River's north shore. However, in the 1830s settlers arrived on the south side of the river at an area formerly known as "Peru" (pronounced "Pe-Roo") because Peru was an indigenous name for "straight part of the river". Peru existed for nearly 100 years and was one of the oldest settlements in central Florida. It wasn't until the 1940s that Riverview absorbed Peru, and now claims the south side of the Alafia River. The Peruvian Mining Company, which mined phosphate from the Alafia, took its name from the settlement. The term "Alafia" is translated as "River of Fire" due to the phosphorus on the early riverbottom glowing at night.

The area's first school was built in 1893, inside the Peru Baptist Church. The area called Riverview began to be populated on the north side of the river. The two communities were connected by a river ferry. Soon after, a bridge was constructed from sections of a bridge that once spanned the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa. The post office periodically was moved from the Riverview side to the Peru side of the river and back, causing much tension. The Riverview name eventually came into usage in the early 1940s by the post office to relieve just such confusion with the mail. Peru has disappeared from all but the earliest maps. Some of Peru's or Riverview's settlers include the Barnes, Bourgees, Boyettes, Brandons, Buzbees, Hackneys, Hancocks, Hartleys, Mansfields, Moodys, Simmons, Scotts, Symmes, Topes, Thompsons, Whitts, and the Yeomans. The area founded by the Boyette family is now the community of Boyette, located in the eastern part of the Riverview CDP.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 90,538 (99% urban, 1% rural).

Population (female): 46,156

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (7.8%), German (5.4%), Irish (4.4%), English (4.2%), Italian (2.8%), Jamaican (2.3%).

Elevation:

Land Area: 9.14 square miles.

The first commercial poultry farm in Florida was established by Emmet and Myrtle Tope in Riverview in 1921.

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