Census-designated place · Maryland
East Riverdale, Maryland
East Riverdale, census-designated place, in Prince George's County, Maryland. East Riverdale had 18,336 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,417). GEOID 2424650.
Residents, 2020-2024
18,336
±1,417 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 18,459
Median household income
$81,831
±$9,006 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$361,400
±$12,675 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$1,716
±$56 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
Where is East Riverdale and what county is it in?
East Riverdale is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Prince George's County, Maryland. It covers 1.6 square miles of land, 11,437 residents per square mile in 2020.
East Riverdale is in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 23 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in East Riverdale, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts East Riverdale's population at 18,336 (±1,417). The 2020 Census counted 18,459 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; East Riverdale is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | East Riverdale | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,336 ±1,417 | 959,754 | +1,920 |
| Households | 4,665 ±328 | 347,744 | +478 |
| Average household size | 3.93 ±0.25 | 2.70 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,828 ±335 | 365,506 | +424 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in East Riverdale?
The median resident of East Riverdale is 28.8 years old; 32.5% are under 18 and 6.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 69.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 18.0%. 54.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | East Riverdale | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.8 ±3.0 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 32.5% ±2.9 pts | 22.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 6.4% ±1.1 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Male | 54.9% ±3.4 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 69.8% ±4.7 pts | 22.5% | +9.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 5.7% ±2.2 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.0% ±3.3 pts | 58.2% | −8.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±2.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±1.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 54.6% ±4.6 pts | 25.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 68.4% ±5.4 pts | 30.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.2% ±0.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 5.3% ±1.5 pts | 10.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 33.9% ±5.5 pts | 11.4% | +8.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 60.9% ±4.7 pts | 86.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.1% ±4.3 pts | 36.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.8% ±2.0 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.7% ±4.2 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.9% ±2.8 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in East Riverdale earn?
Half of East Riverdale's 4,665 households earn less than $81,831 a year (±$9,006), against $101,798 in Prince George's County and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 it was $78,410 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | East Riverdale | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,831 ±$9,006 | $101,798 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $98,360 ±$10,201 | $125,138 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,479 ±$10,615 | $46,366 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.0% ±6.4 pts | 10.8% | +10.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 36.5% ±11.3 pts | 14.6% | +18.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.8% ±5.1 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% ±1.3 pts | 97.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.7% ±3.4 pts | 93.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in East Riverdale?
Owners occupy 53.2% of East Riverdale's occupied homes and renters 46.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $361,400 by its owner (±$12,675). The median renter pays $1,716 a month including utilities, and 44.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | East Riverdale | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $361,400 ±$12,675 | $426,000 | +$54,096 |
| Median gross rent | $1,716 ±$56 | $1,799 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.4% ±10.3 pts | 43.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,110 ±$143 | $2,456 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.2% ±4.0 pts | 62.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.8% ±4.0 pts | 37.7% | – |
| Housing units | 4,828 ±335 | 365,506 | +424 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.6% ±2.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 51.2% ±4.8 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.4% ±1.1 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.3% ±3.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 15.0% ±5.0 pts | 9.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in East Riverdale work and get to work?
55.5% of East Riverdale's workers drive alone and 6.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.7%.
| Measure | East Riverdale | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.7% ±4.0 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.7% ±3.2 pts | 6.4% | +6.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 55.5% ±5.3 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 18.2% ±5.2 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 9.1% ±2.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.8% ±3.6 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.1 min ±2.4 | 35.2 min | −3.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in East Riverdale?
3 census tracts lie mostly in East Riverdale, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $82,308 (Tract 8039) to $85,987 (Tract 8066.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8066.02Prince George's County | 4,959 | $85,987 |
| Tract 8066.01Prince George's County | 5,850 | $85,192 |
| Tract 8039Prince George's County | 4,453 | $82,308 |
| Tract 8040.01Prince George's County | 5,166 | $51,179 |
| Tract 8038.03Prince George's County | 5,930 | $91,553 |
| Tract 8036.05Prince George's County | 8,053 | $113,429 |
| Tract 8040.02Prince George's County | 4,834 | $82,868 |
| Tract 8036.10Prince George's County | 3,940 | $84,632 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in East Riverdale) · Census block assignment files
How does East Riverdale compare with other places in Maryland?
East Riverdale ranks 246th of 322 places in Maryland with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 74th | 326 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th | 326 |
| Median household income | 246th | 322 |
| Per capita income | 299th | 326 |
| Median home value | 216th | 323 |
| Median gross rent | 162nd | 288 |
| Poverty rate | 11th | 230 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 314th | 325 |
| Median age | 320th | 326 |
| Owner-occupied share | 272nd | 323 |
| Work from home | 282nd | 293 |
| Travel time to work | 123rd | 325 |
East Riverdale's figures with every place in Maryland (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for East Riverdale?
11 of the 57 figures for East Riverdale on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for East Riverdale are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.