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Riverton

Kansas · 771 residents · 2.245 sq mi
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Riverton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,908. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $98,100. Households here earn about 31% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
771
+4%since 2019
from 741 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
343 / sq mi
+4%since 2019
from 330 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+15%since 2019
from 34.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6397719041K1K201020202024Riverton
2024769
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,908
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $42,955 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,270
−19%since 2019
from $25,121 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 34.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 11.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $87,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $607 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2019
from 67.5% in 2019
21.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+15%since 2019
from 2.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(686)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(31)
Diversity Score17.5%(130)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(651)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(19)
Diversity Score13.2%(102)
Diversity Score
13
−25%since 2019
from 18 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 19.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 88.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 10.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+12%since 2019
from 23.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.2%
−21.3 ptssince 2019
from 83.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 9.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2019
from 53.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 40.9% in 2019
Female
65.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 59.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverton, Kansas?

Riverton, Kansas has about 771 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverton, Kansas?

The typical household in Riverton, Kansas earns about $41,908 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 $98,100, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Riverton, Kansas?

About 16.5% 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 8.8% of people in Riverton, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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