Riverside, MD Demographics

A map of Riverside's Population by Race

Riverside, Maryland had a population of 7,021 in 2020. It was 53.7% White, 28.3% Black, 3.8% Asian, 6.3% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 6.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Riverside, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Riverside is the 171st 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).

Riverside's White Population

3,770 residents of Riverside identify as White, or 53.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Riverside slightly larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Riverside is ranked #364 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Riverside is more White than neighboring Abingdon (53.5% White), Aberdeen (49.4% White), and Edgewood (36.7% White). Riverside is less White than neighboring Perryman (62.1% White), and Bel Air South (74.9% White).

Riverside's Black Population

1,989 residents of Riverside identify as Black, or 28.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Riverside roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Riverside is ranked #124 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Riverside is more Black than neighboring Perryman (24% Black), and Bel Air South (8.8% Black). Riverside is less Black than neighboring Abingdon (31.7% Black), Aberdeen (30.2% Black), and Edgewood (43.9% Black).

Riverside's Asian Population

264 residents of Riverside identify as Asian, or 3.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Riverside roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Riverside is ranked #150 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Riverside is more Asian than neighboring Perryman (1.3% Asian), Aberdeen (3% Asian), and Edgewood (1.6% Asian). Riverside is less Asian than neighboring Bel Air South (5.9% Asian).

Riverside's Hispanic Population

443 residents of Riverside identify as Hispanic, or 6.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Riverside slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Riverside is ranked #222 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Riverside is more Hispanic than neighboring Abingdon (5.5% Hispanic), and Bel Air South (5% Hispanic). Riverside is less Hispanic than neighboring Aberdeen (9.5% Hispanic), and Edgewood (10.3% Hispanic).

Riverside's Native American/Other Population

87 residents of Riverside identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Riverside roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Riverside is ranked #51 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Riverside is more Native American/Other than neighboring Perryman (0.4% Native American/Other), Abingdon (1.1% Native American/Other), Bel Air South (0.6% Native American/Other), Aberdeen (1% Native American/Other), and Edgewood (1% Native American/Other).

Riverside's Multiracial Population

468 residents of Riverside identify as Multiracial, or 6.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Riverside roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Riverside is ranked #42 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Riverside is more Multiracial than neighboring Perryman (6% Multiracial), Abingdon (4.3% Multiracial), Bel Air South (4.8% Multiracial), and Edgewood (6.6% Multiracial). Riverside is less Multiracial than neighboring Aberdeen (7% Multiracial).

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