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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

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

About East Riverdale, MD

What distinguishes East Riverdale is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 11,799 people per square mile. East Riverdale is a city in Maryland with a population of 19,043.

Median household income is $82,401, near the US median of $78,538. Roughly 16.9% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Median home value is $346,700, with typical rent around $1,649.

East Riverdale is among the least college-educated US cities, at 15.4% — below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 5.1% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 34 minutes each way.

That density explains much of the rest of the profile in East Riverdale: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.

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.


East Riverdale Cdp, MD Climate

East Riverdale Cdp, MD has an average annual temperature of 13.4°C (56°F) and receives about 1112 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

13.4°C

Avg Temp

1112

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
East Riverdale Cdp, MD — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January1° / 33°83 mm
February3° / 37°72 mm
March7° / 45°97 mm
April13° / 55°85 mm
May18° / 64°114 mm
June23° / 73°93 mm
July25° / 78°108 mm
August24° / 76°100 mm
September21° / 69°99 mm
October14° / 58°88 mm
November9° / 47°89 mm
December4° / 38°84 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit East Riverdale Cdp, MD

The most comfortable months to visit East Riverdale Cdp, MD are typically September, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near -4°C low). May is usually the wettest month.

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

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