Riva, MD Demographics

A map of Riva's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,336	3,591	87.1%	84.4%
Hispanic	399	212	8.0%	5.0%
Multiracial	121	240	2.4%	5.6%
Black	57	103	1.1%	2.4%
Asian	54	84	1.1%	2.0%
Native American/Other	9	27	0.2%	0.6%

Riva, Maryland has an estimated population of 4,976, a large increase from the 4,257 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.1% White, 8.0% Hispanic, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, 1.1% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Riva, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Riva has become 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 Riva, that probability was 28.2% in 2020 and 23.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Riva is ranked the 205th 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). Riva was ranked the 220th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Riva's White Population

4,336 residents of Riva, or 87.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Riva is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Riva ranks 184th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riva's White population has grown by an estimated 20.7%. White residents' share of Riva's population has increased from 84.4% to 87.1%.

Riva is more White than neighboring Edgewater (79.5% White), Parole (78% White), and Annapolis (57.3% White). Riva is less White than neighboring Crownsville (87.6% White), and Mayo (90.8% White).

Riva's Black Population

57 residents of Riva, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Riva is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Riva ranks 381st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riva's Black population has declined by an estimated 44.7%. Black residents' share of Riva's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.1%.

Riva is more Black than neighboring Crownsville (0.7% Black), and Mayo (0.9% Black). Riva is less Black than neighboring Edgewater (6.3% Black), Parole (7.4% Black), and Annapolis (20.2% Black).

Riva's Asian Population

54 residents of Riva, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Riva is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Riva ranks 239th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riva's Asian population has declined by an estimated 35.7%. Asian residents' share of Riva's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.1%.

Riva is more Asian than neighboring Crownsville (0% Asian), and Mayo (0.7% Asian). Riva is less Asian than neighboring Edgewater (1.5% Asian), Parole (2.8% Asian), and Annapolis (3% Asian).

Riva's Hispanic Population

399 residents of Riva, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Riva is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Riva ranks 278th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riva's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 88.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Riva's population has increased from 5.0% to 8.0%.

Riva is more Hispanic than neighboring Parole (6.8% Hispanic), and Mayo (4.3% Hispanic). Riva is less Hispanic than neighboring Edgewater (9% Hispanic), Crownsville (8.6% Hispanic), and Annapolis (14.8% Hispanic).

Riva's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Riva, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Riva is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Riva ranks 291st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riva's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Riva's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Riva is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crownsville (0% Native American/Other). Riva is less Native American/Other than neighboring Parole (1.4% Native American/Other), and Annapolis (0.7% Native American/Other).

Riva's Multiracial Population

121 residents of Riva, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Riva is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Riva ranks 112th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riva's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 49.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Riva's population has decreased from 5.6% to 2.4%.

Riva is less Multiracial than neighboring Edgewater (3.5% Multiracial), Parole (3.6% Multiracial), Crownsville (3.1% Multiracial), Mayo (3.1% Multiracial), and Annapolis (3.9% 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.