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Riverton

Minnesota · 118 residents · 0.81 sq mi
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Riverton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,979. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $76,700. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
118
+3%since 2000
from 115 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
146 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+3%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1041241451651851990201020202024Riverton
2024145
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,979
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,340
−16%since 2000
from $19,406 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,700
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,014
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
16.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(105)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other19.5%(23)
Diversity Score42%(50)
Diversity Score
42
+1833%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.3%
−32.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+21%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.7%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverton, Minnesota?

Riverton, Minnesota has about 118 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverton, Minnesota?

The typical household in Riverton, Minnesota earns about $36,979 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverton, Minnesota expensive?

In Riverton, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $76,700, and the typical rent is about $1,014 a month.

How educated are people in Riverton, Minnesota?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Riverton, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverton, Minnesota?

About 25.9% of people in Riverton, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riverton, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Riverton, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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