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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Riva

Maryland · 3,966 residents · 2.457 sq mi
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Riva is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,287. Population has grown 15% since 1990. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $220,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.9% of residents. Households here earn about 67% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,966
+15%since 1990
from 3,438 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,614 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 1,399 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+9%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Riva
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$88,287
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,977 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$41,975
+88%since 1990
from $22,290 in 1990
US average: $21,522
0.9%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$220,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $174,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$958
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $844 in 1990
US average: $602
94.0%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 91.7% in 1990
6.0% rent
2.5
−14%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(3,276)
Black3.5%(119)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(42)
Asian1.1%(39)
Diversity Score14%(483)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(3,663)
Black3.4%(136)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(84)
Asian1.2%(48)
Diversity Score16.2%(644)
16
+16%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.4%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 33.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.7%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 89.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.6%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.6 min
−15%since 1990
from 28.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Riva, Maryland?

Riva, Maryland has about 3,966 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Riva, Maryland?

The typical household in Riva, Maryland earns about $88,287 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riva, Maryland expensive?

In Riva, Maryland, the median home is worth about $220,500, and the typical rent is about $958 a month.

How educated are people in Riva, Maryland?

About 40.4% of adults age 25 and over in Riva, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riva, Maryland?

About 0.9% of people in Riva, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riva, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Riva, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 528 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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