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Riverton

Iowa · 245 residents · 0.603 sq mi
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Riverton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 59 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $36,700. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
245
−19%since 2000
from 304 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
406 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 504 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.3
+34%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1552132713283861990201020202024Riverton
2024188
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,777
+85%since 2000
from $12,854 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food10.6%
US avg: 2%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
13.4% rent
Afford Score
0.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(300)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(233)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(15)
Diversity Score17.9%(44)
Diversity Score
18
+2058%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+45%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.6%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
46.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.9%
−66.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverton, Iowa?

Riverton, Iowa has about 245 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverton, Iowa?

The typical household in Riverton, Iowa earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverton, Iowa expensive?

In Riverton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $36,700, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Riverton, Iowa?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Riverton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverton, Iowa?

About 11.6% of people in Riverton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riverton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Riverton, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 95 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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