Riverdale Park, MD Demographics

A map of Riverdale Park's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	3,580	4,051	49.2%	55.1%
Black	1,789	1,508	24.6%	20.5%
White	1,216	1,205	16.7%	16.4%
Multiracial	393	175	5.4%	2.4%
Asian	282	352	3.9%	4.8%
Native American/Other	10	60	0.1%	0.8%

Riverdale Park, Maryland has an estimated population of 7,270, a slight decrease from the 7,351 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.2% Hispanic, 24.6% Black, 16.7% White, 5.4% Multiracial, 3.9% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Riverdale Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Riverdale Park has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Riverdale Park, that probability was 62.4% in 2020 and 66.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Riverdale Park is ranked the 169th 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). Riverdale Park was ranked the 168th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Riverdale Park's White Population

1,216 residents of Riverdale Park, or 16.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Riverdale Park is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Riverdale Park ranks 469th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale Park's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Riverdale Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 16.7%.

Riverdale Park is more White than neighboring Edmonston (10.3% White), East Riverdale (5.7% White), and Bladensburg (0.6% White). Riverdale Park is less White than neighboring University Park (66.1% White), and Hyattsville (28.4% White).

Riverdale Park's Black Population

1,789 residents of Riverdale Park, or 24.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Riverdale Park is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Riverdale Park ranks 165th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale Park's Black population has grown by an estimated 18.6%. Black residents' share of Riverdale Park's population has increased from 20.5% to 24.6%.

Riverdale Park is more Black than neighboring East Riverdale (18% Black), University Park (14.8% Black), and Hyattsville (24.3% Black). Riverdale Park is less Black than neighboring Edmonston (34.7% Black), and Bladensburg (53.6% Black).

Riverdale Park's Asian Population

282 residents of Riverdale Park, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Riverdale Park is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Riverdale Park ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale Park's Asian population has declined by an estimated 19.9%. Asian residents' share of Riverdale Park's population has decreased from 4.8% to 3.9%.

Riverdale Park is more Asian than neighboring Edmonston (2.4% Asian), East Riverdale (3.8% Asian), University Park (2% Asian), and Bladensburg (0.7% Asian). Riverdale Park is less Asian than neighboring Hyattsville (5.1% Asian).

Riverdale Park's Hispanic Population

3,580 residents of Riverdale Park, or 49.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Riverdale Park is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Riverdale Park ranks 10th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale Park's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Riverdale Park's population has decreased from 55.1% to 49.2%.

Riverdale Park is more Hispanic than neighboring University Park (10.6% Hispanic), Bladensburg (41.9% Hispanic), and Hyattsville (37.5% Hispanic). Riverdale Park is less Hispanic than neighboring Edmonston (50.9% Hispanic), and East Riverdale (69.8% Hispanic).

Riverdale Park's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Riverdale Park, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Riverdale Park is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Riverdale Park ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale Park's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Riverdale Park's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Riverdale Park is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bladensburg (0% Native American/Other). Riverdale Park is less Native American/Other than neighboring Edmonston (0.2% Native American/Other), East Riverdale (0.3% Native American/Other), University Park (1% Native American/Other), and Hyattsville (0.8% Native American/Other).

Riverdale Park's Multiracial Population

393 residents of Riverdale Park, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Riverdale Park is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Riverdale Park ranks 466th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale Park's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 124.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Riverdale Park's population has increased from 2.4% to 5.4%.

Riverdale Park is more Multiracial than neighboring Edmonston (1.5% Multiracial), East Riverdale (2.4% Multiracial), Bladensburg (3.1% Multiracial), and Hyattsville (4% Multiracial). Riverdale Park is less Multiracial than neighboring University Park (5.6% 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.