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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

East Riverdale

Maryland · 14,187 residents · 1.614 sq mi
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East Riverdale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,394. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $95,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,187
−5%vs 2000
vs 14,961 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
8,790 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 9,270 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
29.7
+2%vs 2000
vs 29.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,394
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,547 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,568
−14%vs 2000
vs $15,758 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
7.5%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $116,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $724 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
48.3%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 52.6% in 2000
51.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+6%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18.1%(2,709)
Black49%(7,333)
Hispanic / Latino26.5%(3,960)
Asian3.6%(537)
Other0%
Diversity Score79.4%(11,882)
1990
White, non-Hispanic46.1%(6,543)
Black43.3%(6,144)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(1,503)
Asian4.6%(658)
Other5.9%(842)
Diversity Score82.4%(11,685)
Diversity Score
82
+4%vs 2000
vs 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.3%
+6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+1%vs 2000
vs 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Riverdale, Maryland?

East Riverdale, Maryland has about 14,187 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in East Riverdale, Maryland?

The typical household in East Riverdale, Maryland earns about $35,394 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Riverdale, Maryland expensive?

In East Riverdale, Maryland, the median home is worth about $95,800, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in East Riverdale, Maryland?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in East Riverdale, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Riverdale, Maryland?

About 7.5% of people in East Riverdale, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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