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Riverside

Iowa · 1,060 residents · 1.846 sq mi
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Riverside has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,852. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $162,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,060
+14%since 2000
from 928 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
574 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 503 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+13%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7778699621K1K1990201020202024Riverside
2024890
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,852
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,080 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,842
+74%since 2000
from $17,744 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+8%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(907)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,007)
Black0.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.8%(8)
Diversity Score8.7%(92)
Diversity Score
9
+222%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+100%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverside, Iowa?

Riverside, Iowa has about 1,060 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverside, Iowa?

The typical household in Riverside, Iowa earns about $66,852 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverside, Iowa expensive?

In Riverside, Iowa, the median home is worth about $162,000, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Riverside, Iowa?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Riverside, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverside, Iowa?

About 5.3% of people in Riverside, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riverside, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Riverside, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 252 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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