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East Riverdale, Maryland

Coordinates: 38°57′23″N 76°54′49″W / 38.95639°N 76.91361°W / 38.95639; -76.91361
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East Riverdale, Maryland
Coordinates: 38°57′23″N 76°54′49″W / 38.95639°N 76.91361°W / 38.95639; -76.91361
Country United States
State Maryland
County Prince George's
Area
 • Total1.61 sq mi (4.18 km2)
 • Land1.61 sq mi (4.18 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
36 ft (11 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total18,459
 • Density11,429.72/sq mi (4,412.22/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
FIPS code24-24650
GNIS feature ID1714365

East Riverdale is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States.[2] The population was 18,459 at the 2020 census.[3]

Geography

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East Riverdale is located at 38°57′23″N 76°54′49″W / 38.95639°N 76.91361°W / 38.95639; -76.91361 (38.956315, −76.913615).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2), all land.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
19708,941
198014,11757.9%
199014,1870.5%
200014,9615.5%
201015,5093.7%
202018,45919.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
2010[6] 2020[7]
Census area returned as
Riverdale Heights-East Pines in 1970.

2020 census

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East Riverdale CDP, Maryland – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2010[6] Pop 2020[7] % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 1,323 937 8.53% 5.08%
Black or African American alone (NH) 5,198 4,229 33.52% 22.91%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 26 17 0.17% 0.09%
Asian alone (NH) 403 1,039 2.60% 5.63%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 5 1 0.03% 0.01%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 34 101 0.22% 0.55%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) 247 456 1.59% 2.47%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 8,273 11,679 53.34% 63.27%
Total 15,509 18,459 100.00% 100.00%

2000 Census

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As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 14,961 people, 4,538 households, and 3,353 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 9,103.9 inhabitants per square mile (3,515.0/km2). There were 4,778 housing units at an average density of 2,907.5 per square mile (1,122.6/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 28.71% White, 49.98% African American, 0.59% Native American, 3.71% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 13.18% from other races, and 3.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 26.47% of the population.

There were 4,538 households, out of which 42.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were married couples living together, 21.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.29 and the average family size was 3.74.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 31.1% under the age of 18, 12.0% from 18 to 24, 33.5% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 5.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $45,547, and the median income for a family was $48,918. Males had a median income of $31,807 versus $30,520 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,758. About 11.1% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.0% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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East Riverdale is within the Prince George's County Public Schools system. Schools serving the CDP include:[9]

Elementary schools:[10]

  • Berwyn Heights Elementary School
  • Bladensburg Elementary School
  • Port Towns Elementary School
  • Riverdale Elementary School
  • Templeton Elementary School

Middle schools:[11]

  • William Wirt Middle School
  • Charles Carroll Middle School

High schools:[12]

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: East Riverdale, Maryland
  3. ^ "East Riverdale CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
  6. ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - East Riverdale CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau.
  7. ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - East Riverdale CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  9. ^ "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: East Riverdale CDP, MD." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on August 26, 2018.
  10. ^ "NEIGHBORHOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND BOUNDARIES SCHOOL YEAR 2018-2019." Prince George's County Public Schools. Retrieved on August 26, 2018.
  11. ^ "NEIGHBORHOOD MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND BOUNDARIES SCHOOL YEAR 2018-2019." Prince George's County Public Schools. Retrieved on August 26, 2018.
  12. ^ "NEIGHBORHOOD HIGH SCHOOLS AND BOUNDARIES SCHOOL YEAR 2018-2019." Prince George's County Public Schools. Retrieved on August 26, 2018.