Demographics & People — Riverside, Maryland
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,149 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~7,700 |
| Median Age | 35.7 |
| Total Households | 2,606 |
| Family Households | 1,409 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4865 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,125 |
| Black or African American | 1,422 |
| Asian | 186 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 385 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 1,728 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,159 |
| Irish | 1,098 |
| German | 870 |
| Italian | 650 |
| English | 525 |
| Polish | 416 |
| American | 323 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 220 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 220 |
Language
| English Only | 5,162 |
| Spanish | 300 |
| Population 5+ | 5,836 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 332 |
| Population 18+ | 4,834 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 11.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Riverside, Maryland.