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Riverton

Nebraska · 145 residents · 0.393 sq mi
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Riverton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,750. Population has fallen 17% since 1990, a loss of 30 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $11,100. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 50% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

145
−17%since 1990
from 175 in 1990
1990 – 2025
369 / sq mi
−17%since 1990
from 445 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.3
−3%since 1990
from 43.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
27671081481891990201020202024Riverton
2024106
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,750
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,936
+49%since 1990
from $7,324 in 1990
US average: $21,522
35.8%
+17.5 ptssince 1990
from 18.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$11,100
−44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$275
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $200 in 1990
US average: $602
95.2%
+11.3 ptssince 1990
from 84.0% in 1990
4.8% rent
0.6
−25%since 1990
from 0.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(164)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian6.3%(11)
Diversity Score14.7%(26)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(3)
Asian0.7%(1)
Diversity Score6.8%(10)
7
−54%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.3%
+25.2 ptssince 1990
from 44.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
+14%since 1990
from 12.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Riverton, Nebraska?

Riverton, Nebraska has about 145 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Riverton, Nebraska?

The typical household in Riverton, Nebraska earns about $19,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverton, Nebraska expensive?

In Riverton, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $11,100, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Riverton, Nebraska?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Riverton, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverton, Nebraska?

About 35.8% of people in Riverton, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riverton, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Riverton, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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