Riverdale Park is a town located in Prince George's County Maryland. Riverdale Park has a 2024 population of 7,107. Riverdale Park is currently declining at a rate of -0.8% annually and its population has decreased by -3.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,333 in 2020.
The average household income in Riverdale Park is $123,341 with a poverty rate of 13.7%. The median age in Riverdale Park is 38.6 years: 38.4 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Riverdale Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 3,238 | 44.45% |
| White | 1,782 | 24.46% |
| Black or African American | 1,514 | 20.79% |
| Two or more races | 551 | 7.56% |
| Asian | 199 | 2.73% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,122 | 3.35 | 51 | 49 |
| Married | 1,088 | 3.93 | 63 | 37 |
| Non Family | 587 | 1.51 | 38.8 | 61.2 |
| Male | 261 | 4.62 | 28.4 | 71.6 |
| Female | 186 | 4.04 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
3.94
Average Family Size
3.35
Average Household Size
51.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 535 | 11.17% |
| Associates Degree | 377 | 7.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 713 | 14.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 650 | 13.57% |
| High School Graduate | 909 | 18.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,068 | 22.3% |
| Some College | 537 | 11.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,152 | 786 | 196 |
| Other Race | 1,565 | 386 | 95 |
| Black | 1,188 | 1,036 | 318 |
| White | 945 | 883 | 614 |
| 2+ Races | 465 | 455 | 203 |
| Asian | 145 | 122 | 102 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 97.85%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 70.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $100,058 | $108,281 | $56,298 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,792 | $84,483 | $86,250 |
| High School Graduate | $37,778 | $42,778 | $37,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,505 | $31,027 | $21,830 |
| Overall | $52,642 | $52,102 | $55,391 |
| Some College | $56,450 | $55,408 | $78,548 |
$52,642
Average Earnings
$52,102
Average Male
$55,391
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
44.14% of Riverdale Park residents speak only English, while 55.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 50.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,953 | 727 | 18.39% |
| Other | 3,205 | 700 | 21.84% |
| Black | 1,384 | 172 | 12.43% |
| White | 1,149 | 53 | 4.61% |
| Asian | 199 | 21 | 10.55% |
13.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.28%
Male Poverty Rate
15.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Riverdale Park is Other, with 21.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Riverdale Park is White, with 4.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.27% |
| Some College | 0.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 8.18% |
| Male Employed | 7.23% |
| Female Unemployed | 4.76% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $113,393 | $136,399 |
| Households | $105,250 | $123,341 |
| Married Families | $128,993 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $60,759 | $76,377 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.1%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
156
Number of Veterans
135
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 73 |
| Second Gulf War | 62 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 81 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56 | 3.62% |
| Black | 54 | 4.09% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 8.47% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 1.27% |
| Asian | 6 | 3.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.7%
Labor Force Participation
68.2%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
19.85%
Born in Riverdale Park
57.76%
Native Born
42.24%
Foreign Born
31.37%
Non Citizen
10.87%
Naturalized
57.76% of Riverdale Park residents were born in the United States, with 19.85% having been born in Maryland. 31.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,826 | -56 | -0.81% |
| 2028 | 6,882 | -56 | -0.81% |
| 2027 | 6,938 | -57 | -0.81% |
| 2026 | 6,995 | -56 | -0.79% |
| 2025 | 7,051 | -56 | -0.79% |
| 2024 | 7,107 | -57 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 7,164 | -7 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 7,171 | -85 | -1.17% |
| 2021 | 7,256 | -77 | -1.05% |
| 2020 | 7,333 | 118 | 1.64% |
| 2019 | 7,215 | -7 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 7,222 | -6 | -0.08% |
| 2017 | 7,228 | 5 | 0.07% |
| 2016 | 7,223 | 11 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 7,212 | 45 | 0.63% |
| 2014 | 7,167 | 63 | 0.89% |
| 2013 | 7,104 | 48 | 0.68% |
| 2012 | 7,056 | 63 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 6,993 | 48 | 0.69% |
| 2010 | 6,945 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,690 | 2,301 | 52.43% |
| 1960 | 4,389 | -1,141 | -20.63% |
| 1950 | 5,530 | -1,296 | -18.99% |