Riverdale, GA Demographics

A map of Riverdale's Population by Race

Riverdale, Georgia had a population of 15,129 in 2020. It was 4.1% White, 77.8% Black, 5.8% Asian, 9.1% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 2.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Riverdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 675 places in Georgia, Riverdale is the 81st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Riverdale's White Population

620 residents of Riverdale identify as White, or 4.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Riverdale considerably less than the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Riverdale is ranked #668 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Riverdale is less White than neighboring Jonesboro (26.6% White), Morrow (11.4% White), Forest Park (12.4% White), Lake City (16.4% White), and College Park (11% White).

Riverdale's Black Population

11,776 residents of Riverdale identify as Black, or 77.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Riverdale considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Riverdale is ranked #21 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Riverdale is more Black than neighboring Jonesboro (53.1% Black), Morrow (40.1% Black), Forest Park (46.5% Black), and Lake City (39.6% Black). Riverdale is less Black than neighboring College Park (79.1% Black).

Riverdale's Asian Population

881 residents of Riverdale identify as Asian, or 5.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Riverdale roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Riverdale is ranked #45 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Riverdale is more Asian than neighboring Jonesboro (2.9% Asian), and College Park (0.8% Asian). Riverdale is less Asian than neighboring Morrow (29.9% Asian), Forest Park (6.9% Asian), and Lake City (17.7% Asian).

Riverdale's Hispanic Population

1,375 residents of Riverdale identify as Hispanic, or 9.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Riverdale roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Riverdale is ranked #161 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Riverdale is more Hispanic than neighboring College Park (5.6% Hispanic). Riverdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Jonesboro (13.8% Hispanic), Morrow (15.6% Hispanic), Forest Park (31.1% Hispanic), and Lake City (22.9% Hispanic).

Riverdale's Native American/Other Population

124 residents of Riverdale identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Riverdale roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Riverdale is ranked #169 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Riverdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jonesboro (0.4% Native American/Other). Riverdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Morrow (0.9% Native American/Other), and College Park (0.9% Native American/Other).

Riverdale's Multiracial Population

353 residents of Riverdale identify as Multiracial, or 2.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Riverdale roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Riverdale is ranked #487 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Riverdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Morrow (2.2% Multiracial). Riverdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Jonesboro (3.3% Multiracial), Lake City (2.6% Multiracial), and College Park (2.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.