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Riverton

Kansas · 929 residents · 2.245 sq mi
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Riverton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,534. Population has declined 13% since 2011. Median home value is $98,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
929
−13%vs 2011
vs 1,072 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
414 / sq mi
−13%vs 2011
vs 478 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+2%vs 2011
vs 37.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
6397719041K1K201020202024Riverton
2024769
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,534
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $59,375 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,499
−10%vs 2011
vs $22,825 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.303
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.314 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services15.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration14.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $109,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$572
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $594 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.9%
−37.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.3% in 2011
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.8%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.9%
+6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−6%vs 2011
vs 1.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,034)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(27)
Diversity Score8.6%(92)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(824)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.9%(18)
Diversity Score9%(83)
Diversity Score
9
+4%vs 2011
vs 9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+7%vs 2011
vs 15.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.1%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.9%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.7%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.5% in 2011
Female
50.4%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverton, Kansas?

Riverton, Kansas has about 929 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverton, Kansas?

The typical household in Riverton, Kansas earns about $56,534 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverton, Kansas expensive?

In Riverton, Kansas, the median home is worth about $98,200, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Riverton, Kansas?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Riverton, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverton, Kansas?

About 13.9% of people in Riverton, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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