Page Contents for Riverdale Park, Maryland
Statistics & Facts
Location
History & History-related items
Government
Miscellany
Statistics & Facts
The Maryland state capital is Annapolis.
The population of Riverdale Park is approximately 6,690 (2000), 6956 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 2,321 (2000), 1944 (2010).
The amount of land area in Riverdale Park is 4.103 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Riverdale Park is 1.583 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0.102 sq kilometers.
The distance from Riverdale Park to Washington DC is 6 miles.
The distance to the Maryland state capital is 24 miles. (as the crow flies)
Riverdale Park is positioned 38.96 degrees north of the equator and 76.92 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Riverdale Park elevation is 40 feet above sea level.
Riverdale Park median income is $ 44,041 (2000).
The Riverdale Park median home price is $ 129,800 (2000).
Location
about seven miles from
Washington, D.C.. Other nearby communities include
Edmonston,
University Park,
East Riverdale,
Bladensburg,
Hyattsville,
North Brentwood,
Brentwood and
Cottage City.
Return to Index
History & History Related Items
Originally known as Riverdale, the town was incorporated in 1920. It was named for Riversdale, a plantation owned by the Calvert family. On 8 August 1998, the town was renamed Riverdale Park (effective 7 September 1998).
Return to Index
Riverdale Park City Government
Town of Riverdale Park
5008 Queensbury Road
Riverdale Park, MD 20737
Phone: 301-927-6381
Riverdale Park Miscellany
The population of Riverdale was:
1990 - 5,185
2000 - 6,690
Housing Units:
1990 - 2,190
2000 - 2,321
There is also a Riverdale located in Anne Arundel County.
Contribute information for this community or any other community on the Key To TheCity website
Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community.
Thanks for visiting Key to the City. Come back again! Soon!
-
The information on Key to the City is from multiple sources including government, commerce, libraries, individuals and organizations. There is no guarantee of the accuracy or timeliness of the information presented on these pages, therefore, please use at your own risk.
-