Demographics & People — Riva, Maryland
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,798 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,400 |
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| Median Age | 42.7 |
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| Total Households | 1,600 |
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| Family Households | 1,382 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.99 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1632 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,359 |
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| Black or African American | 34 |
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| Asian | 35 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 353 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,326 |
| German | 1,054 |
| English | 687 |
| Irish | 662 |
| Italian | 601 |
| Other groups | 576 |
| American | 378 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 309 |
| Polish | 171 |
| Scottish | 163 |
Language
| English Only | 4,342 |
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| Spanish | 93 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,542 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 353 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,522 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 33.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 24.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Riva, Maryland.
