Riverside is a CDP located in Harford County Maryland. Riverside has a 2024 population of 5,840. Riverside is currently declining at a rate of -0.71% annually and its population has decreased by -0.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,888 in 2020.
The average household income in Riverside is $99,268 with a poverty rate of 6.94%. The median age in Riverside is 35.5 years: 30.4 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Riverside was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,222 | 71.27% |
| Black or African American | 1,188 | 20.05% |
| Two or more races | 247 | 4.17% |
| Asian | 172 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 87 | 1.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,604 | 2.22 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Non Family | 1,226 | 1.4 | 57 | 43 |
| Married | 1,174 | 2.91 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Female | 176 | 3.32 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Male | 28 | 1.75 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
63.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 69 | 1.65% |
| Associates Degree | 475 | 11.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 943 | 22.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 615 | 14.73% |
| High School Graduate | 961 | 23.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 1,111 | 26.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,861 | 2,800 | 994 |
| Black | 923 | 915 | 438 |
| Hispanic | 166 | 166 | 63 |
| Asian | 154 | 154 | 63 |
| 2+ Races | 141 | 141 | 0 |
| Other Race | 87 | 87 | 63 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 72.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,815 | $77,473 | $68,342 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,250 | $119,583 | $64,261 |
| High School Graduate | $36,635 | $63,125 | $12,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $60,810 | $64,425 | $59,412 |
| Some College | $53,607 | $49,353 | $60,523 |
$60,810
Average Earnings
$64,425
Average Male
$59,412
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.47% of Riverside residents speak only English, while 10.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,123 | 333 | 8.08% |
| Black | 1,188 | 71 | 5.98% |
6.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.13%
Male Poverty Rate
6.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Riverside is White, with 8.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Riverside is Black, with 5.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.08% |
| High School | 10.54% |
| Some College | 6.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.5% |
| Male Employed | 5% |
| Female Employed | 2.19% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $110,077 | $111,330 |
| Households | $91,842 | $99,268 |
| Married Families | $111,923 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $87,670 | $85,118 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.6%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
332
Number of Veterans
202
Male Veterans
130
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 170 |
| First Gulf War | 160 |
| Vietnam | 57 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 165 |
| 55 to 64 | 112 |
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 75+ | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 161 | 4.71% |
| Black | 133 | 12.94% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 17.02% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 11.88% |
| Asian | 14 | 9.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
78.8%
Labor Force Participation
77.9%
Employment Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.74%
Born in Riverside
87.76%
Native Born
12.24%
Foreign Born
1.74%
Non Citizen
10.5%
Naturalized
87.76% of Riverside residents were born in the United States, with 55.74% having been born in Maryland. 1.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,840 | -42 | -0.71% |
| 2023 | 5,882 | -42 | -0.71% |
| 2022 | 5,924 | -269 | -4.34% |
| 2021 | 6,193 | 305 | 5.18% |
| 2020 | 5,888 | -150 | -2.48% |
| 2019 | 6,038 | 199 | 3.41% |
| 2018 | 5,839 | -425 | -6.78% |
| 2017 | 6,264 | 38 | 0.61% |
| 2016 | 6,226 | -573 | -8.43% |
| 2015 | 6,799 | -351 | -4.91% |
| 2014 | 7,150 | -56 | -0.78% |
| 2013 | 7,206 | 320 | 4.65% |
| 2012 | 6,886 | -364 | -5.02% |
| 2011 | 7,250 | 825 | 12.84% |
| 2010 | 6,425 | 0 | 0% |