Riverside, Maryland
Encyclopedia
Riverside is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Harford County
, Maryland
, United States
. The population was 6,128 at the 2000 census. The term 'Riverside' is generally used interchangeably with 'Belcamp;' the latter is the government-designated name of the area, and the former the unofficial name of the area. Riverside may refer to the entire 21017 ZIP code, or with only the community which branches off from Church Creek Road.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.2 km²), all of it land.
, Eckerds, Subway
and, in the summer, a snowball stand. Riverside also includes the following national chain restaurants: McDonald's
, Burger King
, Arby's
, Waffle House
, Cracker Barrel
, Ruby Tuesday, and Pizza Hut
.
The Riverside area also includes multiple business parks. Of these is a major industrial park that features numerous corporations and business offices such as Northrop Grumman
and Mercedes-Benz
. A business park built on Route 40 at the former site of the Bata Shoes
factory opened in 2000, originally provided offices for Clark Turner Signature Homes and SURVICE Engineering. Expansion to the business park has brought in Booz Allen Hamilton
and SafeNet
.
of 2000, there were 6,128 people, 2,322 households, and 1,569 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 2,541.0 people per square mile (981.8/km²). There were 2,466 housing units at an average density of 1,022.5/sq mi (395.1/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 79.62% White, 15.19% African American, 0.39% Native American, 1.58% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.17% from other races
, and 1.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.21% of the population.
There were 2,322 households out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples
living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 29.0% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 43.9% from 25 to 44, 15.5% from 45 to 64, and 4.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $57,641, and the median income for a family was $60,088. Males had a median income of $40,750 versus $31,600 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $23,158. About 1.6% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Harford County
Harford County, Maryland
Harford County is a county in the U.S. state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 244,826. Its county seat is Bel Air. Harford County forms part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area.-History:...
, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 6,128 at the 2000 census. The term 'Riverside' is generally used interchangeably with 'Belcamp;' the latter is the government-designated name of the area, and the former the unofficial name of the area. Riverside may refer to the entire 21017 ZIP code, or with only the community which branches off from Church Creek Road.
Geography
Riverside is located at 39°28′35"N 76°14′42"W (39.476385, -76.244943).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.2 km²), all of it land.
Commerce
One of the major revenue sources in Riverside is derived from its location, connecting Route 40 with Interstate 95 via Route 543. Hence, many of the commercial establishments in this area are designed for long-distance drivers. These include four hotels and four gas stations/convenience stores. All commercially-zoned property is located off Route 543, also known as the Riverside Parkway. In addition to the aforementioned, Riverside is home to Klein's Supermarket, now known as Shop Rite, the sole grocery store; plus Hair Cuttery, Riverside Pizzeria, Riverside Liquors, China Moon Chinese restaurant, Wye Knot Crabs, Bliss Coffee & Wine Bar, H&R BlockH&R Block
H&R Block is a tax preparation company in the United States, claiming more than 22 million customers worldwide, with offices in Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. The Kansas City-based company also offers banking, personal finance and business consulting services.Founded in 1955 by brothers...
, Eckerds, Subway
Subway (restaurant)
Subway is an American restaurant franchise that primarily sells submarine sandwiches and salads. It is owned and operated by Doctor's Associates, Inc. . Subway is one of the fastest growing franchises in the world with 35,519 restaurants in 98 countries and territories as of October 25th, 2011...
and, in the summer, a snowball stand. Riverside also includes the following national chain restaurants: McDonald's
McDonald's
McDonald's Corporation is the world's largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurants, serving around 64 million customers daily in 119 countries. Headquartered in the United States, the company began in 1940 as a barbecue restaurant operated by the eponymous Richard and Maurice McDonald; in 1948...
, Burger King
Burger King
Burger King, often abbreviated as BK, is a global chain of hamburger fast food restaurants headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The company began in 1953 as Insta-Burger King, a Jacksonville, Florida-based restaurant chain...
, Arby's
Arby's
Arby's is a fast food restaurant chain in the United States and Canada. Roark Capital Group owns 81.5% of the company, with Wendy's Company owning the other 18.5%. It is primarily known for selling roast beef sandwiches and curly fries. The Arby's menu also includes chicken sandwiches, appetizers,...
, Waffle House
Waffle House
Waffle House is a restaurant chain with over 1600 locations found in 25 states in the United States. Most of the locations are in the Southern United States, where the chain remains a regional cultural icon...
, Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. is an American chain of combined restaurant and gift stores with a Southern country theme. The company was founded by Dan Evins in 1969 and its first store was located in Lebanon, Tennessee, where the company is now headquartered...
, Ruby Tuesday, and Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut is an American restaurant chain and international franchise that offers different styles of pizza along with side dishes including pasta, buffalo wings, breadsticks, and garlic bread....
.
The Riverside area also includes multiple business parks. Of these is a major industrial park that features numerous corporations and business offices such as Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman Corporation is an American global aerospace and defense technology company formed by the 1994 purchase of Grumman by Northrop. The company was the fourth-largest defense contractor in the world as of 2010, and the largest builder of naval vessels. Northrop Grumman employs over...
and Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz is a German manufacturer of automobiles, buses, coaches, and trucks. Mercedes-Benz is a division of its parent company, Daimler AG...
. A business park built on Route 40 at the former site of the Bata Shoes
Bata Shoes
Bata Shoes is a large, family owned shoe company based in Bermuda but currently headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, operating 3 business units worldwide – Bata Metro Markets, Bata Emerging Markets and Bata Branded Business. It has a retail presence in over 50 countries and production...
factory opened in 2000, originally provided offices for Clark Turner Signature Homes and SURVICE Engineering. Expansion to the business park has brought in Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. , or more commonly Booz Allen, is an American public consulting firm headquartered in McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia, with 80 other offices throughout the United States. Ralph Shrader is its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The firm was founded by Edwin Booz in...
and SafeNet
MediaSentry
MediaSentry was a United States company that provided services to the music recording, motion picture, television, and software industries for locating and identifying IP addresses that are engaged in the use of online networks to share material in a manner said organizations claim is in violation...
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 6,128 people, 2,322 households, and 1,569 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 2,541.0 people per square mile (981.8/km²). There were 2,466 housing units at an average density of 1,022.5/sq mi (395.1/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 79.62% White, 15.19% African American, 0.39% Native American, 1.58% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.17% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.21% of the population.
There were 2,322 households out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 29.0% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 43.9% from 25 to 44, 15.5% from 45 to 64, and 4.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $57,641, and the median income for a family was $60,088. Males had a median income of $40,750 versus $31,600 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $23,158. About 1.6% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.