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East Riverdale

Maryland · 18,459 residents · 1.614 sq mi
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East Riverdale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,008. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $276,000. At a median age of 30.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,459
+23%since 2000
from 14,961 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
11,437 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 9,270 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.4
+4%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K17K18K20K1990201020202024East Riverdale
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,008
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,547 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,441
+93%since 2000
from $15,758 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade28%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$276,000
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,384
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $724 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.6% in 2000
53.9% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+37%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.1%(937)
Black22.9%(4,229)
Hispanic / Latino63.3%(11,679)
Asian5.6%(1,039)
Other1.5%(274)
Diversity Score65.7%(12,134)
Diversity Score
66
−17%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
62.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.4 min
+42%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 78.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
47.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
50.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.6%
−40.5 ptssince 2013
from 66.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Riverdale, Maryland?

East Riverdale, Maryland has about 18,459 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Riverdale, Maryland earns about $79,008 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 $276,000, and the typical rent is about $1,384 a month.

How educated are people in East Riverdale, Maryland?

About 16.3% 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 13.1% of people in East Riverdale, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Riverdale, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, East Riverdale, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,272 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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