CITY · 2010 ACS
Riverton
Kansas · 929 residents · 2.245 sq mi
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The short version
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
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024769
Age distribution, 2010
Under 57%(65)
5 to 96.8%(63)
10 to 148.7%(81)
15 to 197.8%(72)
20 to 245.1%(47)
25 to 3411.5%(107)
35 to 4412.8%(119)
45 to 5412.7%(118)
55 to 6413.2%(123)
65 to 747.6%(71)
75 to 844.4%(41)
85 and over2.4%(22)
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Section 02
Income & economy
$56,534
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $59,375 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.7%
Information18.9%
Other services15.7%
Public administration14.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
Construction1.9%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
$98,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $109,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
1.7
−6%vs 2011
vs 1.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(824)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.9%(18)
No data for the years selected.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
Mexican1.4%(13)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
93.0%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married33.7%(102)
Married55.1%(167)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced11.2%(34)
Women 15+
Never married1%(2)
Married78.7%(155)
Widowed5.6%(11)
Divorced14.7%(29)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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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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