Riverside, MD Demographics

A map of Riverside's Population by Race

Riverside, Maryland has an estimated population of 6,585, a decrease from the 7,021 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.4% White, 32.0% Black, 6.8% Hispanic, 3.0% Multiracial, 2.3% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Riverside, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Riverside 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 Riverside, that probability was 62.1% in 2020 and 58.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Riverside is ranked the 175th 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). Riverside was ranked the 171st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Riverside's White Population

3,651 residents of Riverside, or 55.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Riverside is higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Riverside ranks 364th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's White population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Riverside's population has increased from 53.7% to 55.4%.

Riverside is more White than neighboring Abingdon (50% White), Aberdeen (50% White), and Edgewood (39.5% White). Riverside is less White than neighboring Perryman (59.5% White), and Bel Air South (74.9% White).

Riverside's Black Population

2,107 residents of Riverside, or 32.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Riverside is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Riverside ranks 124th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. Black residents' share of Riverside's population has increased from 28.3% to 32.0%.

Riverside is more Black than neighboring Bel Air South (8.9% Black), and Aberdeen (28.9% Black). Riverside is less Black than neighboring Perryman (32.2% Black), Abingdon (33.9% Black), and Edgewood (37.5% Black).

Riverside's Asian Population

153 residents of Riverside, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Riverside is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Riverside ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Asian population has declined by an estimated 42.0%. Asian residents' share of Riverside's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.3%.

Riverside is more Asian than neighboring Perryman (1.7% Asian), Abingdon (1.8% Asian), Aberdeen (2% Asian), and Edgewood (1.2% Asian). Riverside is less Asian than neighboring Bel Air South (5.4% Asian).

Riverside's Hispanic Population

448 residents of Riverside, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Riverside is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Riverside ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Riverside's population has increased from 6.3% to 6.8%.

Riverside is more Hispanic than neighboring Perryman (4.8% Hispanic), and Bel Air South (5.9% Hispanic). Riverside is less Hispanic than neighboring Abingdon (6.9% Hispanic), Aberdeen (11% Hispanic), and Edgewood (11.4% Hispanic).

Riverside's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Riverside, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Riverside is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Riverside ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 67.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Riverside's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.4%.

Riverside is more Native American/Other than neighboring Perryman (0% Native American/Other), Abingdon (0% Native American/Other), and Edgewood (0.3% Native American/Other). Riverside is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bel Air South (0.6% Native American/Other), and Aberdeen (2% Native American/Other).

Riverside's Multiracial Population

198 residents of Riverside, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Riverside is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Riverside ranks 46th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 57.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Riverside's population has decreased from 6.7% to 3.0%.

Riverside is more Multiracial than neighboring Perryman (1.8% Multiracial). Riverside is less Multiracial than neighboring Abingdon (7.4% Multiracial), Bel Air South (4.4% Multiracial), Aberdeen (6.1% Multiracial), and Edgewood (10.1% 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.