Riverdale, NJ Demographics

A map of Riverdale's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,333	3,269	81.1%	79.6%
Hispanic	427	411	10.4%	10.0%
Multiracial	168	110	4.1%	2.7%
Asian	135	219	3.3%	5.3%
Black	37	88	0.9%	2.1%
Native American/Other	12	10	0.3%	0.2%

Riverdale, New Jersey has an estimated population of 4,112, a less than 1% change from the 4,107 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.1% White, 10.4% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 3.3% Asian, 0.9% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Riverdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Riverdale has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Riverdale, that probability was 35.2% in 2020 and 32.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Riverdale is ranked the 336th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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). Riverdale was ranked the 334th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Riverdale's White Population

3,333 residents of Riverdale, or 81.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Riverdale is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Riverdale ranks 271st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's White population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Riverdale's population has increased from 79.6% to 81.1%.

Riverdale is more White than neighboring Pompton Lakes (73% White), Butler (66.8% White), Bloomingdale (72.5% White), and Pines Lake (80.6% White). Riverdale is less White than neighboring Pompton Plains (87.1% White).

Riverdale's Black Population

37 residents of Riverdale, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Riverdale is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Riverdale ranks 432nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's Black population has declined by an estimated 58.0%. Black residents' share of Riverdale's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.9%.

Riverdale is more Black than neighboring Pines Lake (0.4% Black). Riverdale is less Black than neighboring Pompton Plains (2.1% Black), Pompton Lakes (1.6% Black), Butler (1.9% Black), and Bloomingdale (2.2% Black).

Riverdale's Asian Population

135 residents of Riverdale, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Riverdale is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Riverdale ranks 254th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 38.4%. Asian residents' share of Riverdale's population has decreased from 5.3% to 3.3%.

Riverdale is more Asian than neighboring Pompton Plains (1% Asian), Bloomingdale (3.1% Asian), and Pines Lake (2.2% Asian). Riverdale is less Asian than neighboring Pompton Lakes (4.6% Asian), and Butler (3.5% Asian).

Riverdale's Hispanic Population

427 residents of Riverdale, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Riverdale is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Riverdale ranks 326th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Riverdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.4%.

Riverdale is more Hispanic than neighboring Pompton Plains (6.9% Hispanic), and Pines Lake (9.7% Hispanic). Riverdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Pompton Lakes (17% Hispanic), Butler (25% Hispanic), and Bloomingdale (22.2% Hispanic).

Riverdale's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of 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 Riverdale is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Riverdale ranks 604th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Riverdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Riverdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pompton Lakes (0.2% Native American/Other), and Bloomingdale (0% Native American/Other). Riverdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pompton Plains (0.5% Native American/Other), Butler (0.5% Native American/Other), and Pines Lake (0.4% Native American/Other).

Riverdale's Multiracial Population

168 residents of Riverdale, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Riverdale is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Riverdale ranks 464th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 52.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Riverdale's population has increased from 2.7% to 4.1%.

Riverdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Pompton Plains (2.4% Multiracial), Pompton Lakes (3.7% Multiracial), Butler (2.2% Multiracial), and Bloomingdale (0% Multiracial). Riverdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Pines Lake (6.7% 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.