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Rives

Missouri · 40 residents (2025 est.) · 0.365 sq mi
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Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 24 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 73.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 73.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64
−27%since 2000
from 88 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
175 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 241 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
73.0
+66%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:40 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
365370871042000201020202024Rives
202464
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$26,442
+118%since 2000
from $12,111 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.290
−26%since 2010
from 0.392 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade50%
US avg: 9.9%
Information31.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+31.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
28.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.9%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(80)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.7%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(56)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.5%(8)
Diversity Score27.3%(18)
Diversity Score
27
+32%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+47.9 ptssince 2000
from 45.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+86%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+40.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 35.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.6%
−67.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.7%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
51.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2012
from 55.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−88.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
27.0%
−50.3 ptssince 2017
from 77.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rives, Missouri?

Rives, Missouri has about 64 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Rives, Missouri?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rives, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rives, Missouri?

About 4.7% of people in Rives, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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