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Riverton

Nebraska · 57 residents · 0.393 sq mi
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Riverton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,000. Population has fallen 61% since 2000, a loss of 88 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $9,999. With a median age of 57.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
57
−61%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
145 / sq mi
−61%since 2000
from 369 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.6
+36%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27671081481891990201020202024Riverton
2024106
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,000
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,797
+273%since 2000
from $10,936 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−31.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing64.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction64.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services17.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration17.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$9,999
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−29.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
34.3% rent
Afford Score
0.2
−64%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(3)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(53)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(2)
Asian3.5%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.6%(9)
Diversity Score
17
+145%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
79.5%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.0%
+25.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
Female
37.0%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
39.7%
−47.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverton, Nebraska?

Riverton, Nebraska has about 57 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverton, Nebraska?

The typical household in Riverton, Nebraska earns about $50,000 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 $9,999, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Riverton, Nebraska?

About 7.9% 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 4.1% 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 118 residents, a change of about -67 percent over that period.

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