Riverdale, VA Demographics

A map of Riverdale's Population by Race

Riverdale, Virginia has an estimated population of 1,077, a large increase from the 949 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.1% White, 7.4% Black, 4.2% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia 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 48.1% in 2020 and 21.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Riverdale is ranked the 369th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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 379th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Riverdale's White Population

949 residents of Riverdale, or 88.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Riverdale is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Riverdale ranks 370th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's White population has grown by an estimated 45.8%. White residents' share of Riverdale's population has increased from 68.6% to 88.1%.

Riverdale is more White than neighboring South Boston (41.3% White), Cluster Springs (82.8% White), Halifax (65.6% White), Mountain Road (20.6% White), and Scottsburg (49% White).

Riverdale's Black Population

80 residents of Riverdale, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Riverdale is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Riverdale ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's Black population has declined by an estimated 59.4%. Black residents' share of Riverdale's population has decreased from 20.8% to 7.4%.

Riverdale is more Black than neighboring Cluster Springs (2% Black). Riverdale is less Black than neighboring South Boston (50% Black), Halifax (29.1% Black), Mountain Road (72.6% Black), and Scottsburg (25.5% Black).

Riverdale's Asian Population

0 residents of Riverdale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Riverdale is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Riverdale ranks 484th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Riverdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Riverdale is less Asian than neighboring South Boston (1.9% Asian), and Halifax (1.7% Asian).

Riverdale's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Riverdale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Riverdale is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Riverdale ranks 256th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Riverdale's population has decreased from 6.7% to 0.0%.

Riverdale is less Hispanic than neighboring South Boston (4.9% Hispanic), Cluster Springs (15.3% Hispanic), Halifax (0.8% Hispanic), Mountain Road (1.4% Hispanic), and Scottsburg (15.7% Hispanic).

Riverdale's Native American/Other Population

3 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 Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Riverdale ranks 310th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Riverdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Riverdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Boston (0% Native American/Other), Cluster Springs (0% Native American/Other), Halifax (0% Native American/Other), Mountain Road (0% Native American/Other), and Scottsburg (0% Native American/Other).

Riverdale's Multiracial Population

45 residents of Riverdale, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Riverdale is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Riverdale ranks 514th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Riverdale's population has increased from 2.8% to 4.2%.

Riverdale is more Multiracial than neighboring South Boston (1.9% Multiracial), Cluster Springs (0% Multiracial), and Halifax (2.7% Multiracial). Riverdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Mountain Road (5.4% Multiracial), and Scottsburg (9.8% 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.