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Riverdale

Nebraska · 182 residents · 0.264 sq mi
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Riverdale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value is $98,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
182
−15%since 2000
from 213 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
689 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 807 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
+3%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
861482102723341990201020202024Riverdale
2024307
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,890
+51%since 2000
from $16,459 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.257
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food13.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−21.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
4.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−66.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+27%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(212)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(178)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(3)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 97.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.9%
−51.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverdale, Nebraska?

Riverdale, Nebraska has about 182 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverdale, Nebraska?

The typical household in Riverdale, Nebraska earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverdale, Nebraska expensive?

In Riverdale, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $98,300.

How educated are people in Riverdale, Nebraska?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Riverdale, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverdale, Nebraska?

About 2.8% of people in Riverdale, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riverdale, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Riverdale, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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