Riverdale Park, MD

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2021 Population

7,321

1.46% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ben Cardin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.1

3.34% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11.8%

9.91% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$87,819

3.69% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$372,100

9.15% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Riverdale Park, MD had a population of 7.32k people with a median age of 37.1 and a median household income of $87,819. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Riverdale Park, MD grew from 7,216 to 7,321, a 1.46% increase and its median household income grew from $84,695 to $87,819, a 3.69% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Riverdale Park, MD are Other (Hispanic) (44.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (20.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (16.7%), White (Hispanic) (8.24%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.89%).

None of the households in Riverdale Park, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

68.1% of the residents in Riverdale Park, MD are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Riverdale Park, MD was $372,100, and the homeownership rate was 52.1%.

Most people in Riverdale Park, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Riverdale Park, MD was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Riverdale Park, MD is home to a population of 7.32k people, from which 68.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 42.8% of Riverdale Park, MD residents were born outside of the country (3.14k people).

In 2021, there were 2.12 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (3.25k people) in Riverdale Park, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.53k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.22k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

68.1%

2021 Citizenship

67.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 68.1% of Riverdale Park, MD residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Riverdale Park, MD was 67.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Riverdale Park, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Riverdale Park, MD

Other (Hispanic)
3.25k ± 594
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.53k ± 455
White (Non-Hispanic)
1.22k ± 258

53.9%

Hispanic Population

3.94k people

53.9% of the people in Riverdale Park, MD are hispanic (3.94k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Riverdale Park, MD as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

42.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.14k people

41.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.99k people

As of 2021, 42.8% of Riverdale Park, MD residents (3.14k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Riverdale Park, MD was 41.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Riverdale Park, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
89 ± 60
Gulf War (2001-)
70 ± 54
World War II
4 ± 11

Riverdale Park, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Riverdale Park, MD employs 4.07k people. The largest industries in Riverdale Park, MD are Construction (989 people), Accommodation & Food Services (426 people), and Public Administration (364 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($93,088), Finance & Insurance ($84,554), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($81,875).

Employment

Occupations

4.07k

2021 Value

± 519

2.11%

1 Year growth

± 17.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Riverdale Park, MD grew at a rate of 2.11%, from 3.99k employees to 4.07k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Riverdale Park, MD, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (820 people), Management Occupations (506 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (418 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Riverdale Park, MD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maryland (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.07k

2021 Value

± 519

2.11%

1 Year growth

± 17.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Riverdale Park, MD grew at a rate of 2.11%, from 3.99k employees to 4.07k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Riverdale Park, MD, are Construction (989 people), Accommodation & Food Services (426 people), and Public Administration (364 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Riverdale Park, MD, though some of these residents may live in Riverdale Park, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,122

Median earning men ± $10,203

$40,351

Median earning women ± $10,566

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($128,125), Public Administration ($116,875), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,850).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($76,833), Other Services Except Public Administration ($73,142), and Public Administration ($51,429).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maryland.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Maryland to other states, or from other states to Maryland.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Maryland product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $28.8B, followed by Mixed freight ($23.9B) and Electronics ($20B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Maryland products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$216B

2020 Value in Maryland

$445B

Projected 2050 Value in Maryland

106% growth

In 2020, total outbound Maryland trade was $216B. This is expected to increase 106% to $445B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Maryland trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Maryland to other states, or from other states to Maryland.

Most Common Trade Partners

Virginia
$23.2B
Pennsylvania
$18.3B
New York
$9.44B

In 2020, the top outbound Maryland domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Virginia with $23.2B, followed by Pennsylvania with $18.3B and New York and $9.44B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Maryland shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen are the senators currently representing the state of Maryland. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (65.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (32.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.1%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maryland for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maryland

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Ben Cardin

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Chris Van Hollen

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen are the senators currently representing Maryland.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maryland over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Maryland

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maryland have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.02% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.962% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.19M), Bachelors Degree (1.01M), and Some college (978k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Riverdale Park, MD was $372,100 in 2021, which is 1.52 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $340,900 to $372,100, a 9.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Riverdale Park, MD is 52.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Riverdale Park, MD have an average commute time of 34.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Riverdale Park, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$372,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$27,276

$1,108

Median Property Taxes

±$170

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Riverdale Park, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Riverdale Park, MD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

52.1%

Homeownership

2021

69.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 52.1% of the housing units in Riverdale Park, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 53.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Riverdale Park, MD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 8071.02

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Riverdale Park, MD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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$87,819

Median Household Income

± $16,177

2.13k

Number of Households

± 359

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.13k households in Riverdale Park, MD grew to $87,819 from the previous year's value of $84,695.

The following chart displays the households in Riverdale Park, MD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Riverdale Park, MD is from Maryland.

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Maryland

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Maryland

In 2021, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.194% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maryland was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maryland in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maryland across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (47.9%)
Carpooled (15.2%)
Worked At Home (12.3%)

In 2021, 47.9% of workers in Riverdale Park, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.2%) and those who worked at home (12.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

34.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Riverdale Park, MD have a longer commute time (34.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.27% of the workforce in Riverdale Park, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Riverdale Park, MD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Riverdale Park, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Riverdale Park, MD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Riverdale Park, MD (843 out of 7.16k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Riverdale Park, MD is Hispanic, followed by Other and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

73.9% of the population of Riverdale Park, MD has health coverage, with 40.3% on employee plans, 19.5% on Medicaid, 3.65% on Medicare, 10% on non-group plans, and 0.39% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Prince George's County, MD see 1887 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.34% increase from the previous year (1826 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1568 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 551 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,887 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Prince George's County, MD

Primary care physicians in Prince George's County, MD see an average of 1,887 patients per year. This represents a 3.34% increase from the previous year (1,826 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Prince George's County, MD in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 45.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 7.03% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

26.1%

Uninsured

40.3%

Employer Coverage

19.5%

Medicaid

3.65%

Medicare

10%

Non-Group

0.39%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Riverdale Park, MD grew by 1.46% from 25.7% to 26.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Riverdale Park, MD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.