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Population Review

East Riverdale, Maryland Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of East Riverdale, Maryland is 19,043 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 71st-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $82,401, the median home value is $346,700, and the median age is 29.7.

19,043

Population

11799

People / sq mi

$82,401

Median Income

$346,700

Median Home Value

East Riverdale covers 1.6 sq mi of land at 11799 people per square mile.

About East Riverdale, MD

East Riverdale is a city in Maryland with a population of 19,043. It ranks #71 among cities in Maryland by population. The median age is 29.7, younger than the national median. The population is 55.6% male and 44.4% female.

The median household income in East Riverdale is $82,401, above the US median of $74,580. 16.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $346,700, with monthly rent averaging $1,649. The homeownership rate of 51.9% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in East Riverdale reflects 15.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 33.8 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White14.6%
Black or African American18.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$82,401

Median Household Income

$31,671

Per Capita Income

16.9%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$346,700

Median Home Value

$1,649

Median Rent

51.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

61.3%

High School+

15.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

10.3%

Drive Alone

53.9%

Public Transit

5.1%

Work From Home

33.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

22.9%

Foreign Born

28.7%

Non-English at Home

1.9%

Veterans

4.9%

With Disability

66.4%

Health Insurance

97.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Construction27.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate16.4%
Professional, Scientific & Management11.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.5%
Retail Trade5.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.4%
Information4.2%
Public Administration3.6%
Manufacturing3.0%
Transportation & Warehousing1.9%
Agriculture & Mining0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

East Riverdale, Maryland has a population of 19,043 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 71st-largest city in Maryland.

The median household income in East Riverdale, Maryland is $82,401, with 16.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in East Riverdale, Maryland is $346,700, with median monthly rent at $1,649 and a homeownership rate of 51.9%.

The median age in East Riverdale, Maryland is 29.7 years. The population is 55.6% male and 44.4% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.