East Riverdale, MD Demographics

A map of East Riverdale's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	12,799	11,679	69.8%	63.3%
Black	3,303	4,229	18.0%	22.9%
White	1,053	937	5.7%	5.1%
Asian	691	1,039	3.8%	5.6%
Multiracial	442	456	2.4%	2.5%
Native American/Other	48	119	0.3%	0.6%

East Riverdale, Maryland has an estimated population of 18,336, a less than 1% change from the 18,459 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.8% Hispanic, 18.0% Black, 5.7% White, 3.8% Asian, 2.4% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Riverdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Riverdale has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Riverdale, that probability was 54.1% in 2020 and 47.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Riverdale is ranked the 74th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East Riverdale was ranked the 77th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Riverdale's White Population

1,053 residents of East Riverdale, or 5.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Riverdale is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. East Riverdale ranks 503rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Riverdale's White population has grown by an estimated 12.4%. White residents' share of East Riverdale's population has increased from 5.1% to 5.7%.

East Riverdale is more White than neighboring Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) (4.3% White), and Bladensburg (0.6% White). East Riverdale is less White than neighboring Riverdale Park (16.7% White), Landover Hills (8.6% White), and Edmonston (10.3% White).

East Riverdale's Black Population

3,303 residents of East Riverdale, or 18.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Riverdale is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. East Riverdale ranks 149th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Riverdale's Black population has declined by an estimated 21.9%. Black residents' share of East Riverdale's population has decreased from 22.9% to 18.0%.

East Riverdale is less Black than neighboring Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) (32.7% Black), Riverdale Park (24.6% Black), Bladensburg (53.6% Black), Landover Hills (31.7% Black), and Edmonston (34.7% Black).

East Riverdale's Asian Population

691 residents of East Riverdale, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Riverdale is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. East Riverdale ranks 105th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Riverdale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 33.5%. Asian residents' share of East Riverdale's population has decreased from 5.6% to 3.8%.

East Riverdale is more Asian than neighboring Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) (2.2% Asian), Bladensburg (0.7% Asian), Landover Hills (0.5% Asian), and Edmonston (2.4% Asian). East Riverdale is less Asian than neighboring Riverdale Park (3.9% Asian).

East Riverdale's Hispanic Population

12,799 residents of East Riverdale, or 69.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Riverdale is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. East Riverdale ranks 5th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Riverdale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.6%. Hispanic residents' share of East Riverdale's population has increased from 63.3% to 69.8%.

East Riverdale is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) (58.1% Hispanic), Riverdale Park (49.2% Hispanic), Bladensburg (41.9% Hispanic), Landover Hills (57.3% Hispanic), and Edmonston (50.9% Hispanic).

East Riverdale's Native American/Other Population

48 residents of East Riverdale, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Riverdale is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. East Riverdale ranks 287th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Riverdale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 59.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Riverdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

East Riverdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) (0% Native American/Other), Riverdale Park (0.1% Native American/Other), Bladensburg (0% Native American/Other), Landover Hills (0.2% Native American/Other), and Edmonston (0.2% Native American/Other).

East Riverdale's Multiracial Population

442 residents of East Riverdale, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Riverdale is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. East Riverdale ranks 458th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Riverdale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. Multiracial residents' share of East Riverdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

East Riverdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Landover Hills (1.7% Multiracial), and Edmonston (1.5% Multiracial). East Riverdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) (2.7% Multiracial), Riverdale Park (5.4% Multiracial), and Bladensburg (3.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.