Riverton, IA Profile: Facts & Data

The primary coordinate point for Riverton is located at latitude 40.6869 and longitude -95.5686 in Fremont County. The formal boundaries for the City of Riverton encompass a land area of 0.59 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Fremont County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6). The elevation is 965 feet.

The City of Riverton (GNIS ID: 2396387) has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

Riverton, IA Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2020)

POPULATION
Total Population	338 (100%)
Population in Households	338 (100.0%)
Population in Families	276 (81.7%)
Population in Group Quarters¹	0
Population Density	569
Diversity Index²	9


INCOME
Median Household Income	$54,878
Average Household Income	$74,907
% of Income for Mortgage⁴	7%
Per Capita Income	$32,681
Wealth Index⁵	85

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)	133 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU	102 (76.7%)
Renter Occupied HU	33 (24.8%)
Vacant Housing Units	0
Median Home Value	$86,250
Average Home Value	$112,010
Housing Affordability Index³	350

HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households	134
Average Household Size	2.52
Family Households	90
Average Family Size	3

NOTES

Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.

Riverton, IA - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Riverton to the other 1,008 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Iowa by rank and percentile using July 1, 2020 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR	2010-2020	2020-2025
Population	1.04%	0.24%
Households	1.08%	0.3%
Families	0.79%	0.22%
Median Household Income		1.5%
Per Capita Income		1.88%
Owner Occupied HU		0.39%

Variable Description	Rank	Percentile
Total Population	# 568	44th
Population Density	# 585	42nd
Median Household Income	# 650	36th
Housing Affordability Index	# 959	95th
Per Capita Income	# 352	65th
Diversity Index	# 627	38th

Riverton, IA Profile: Facts & Data

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Riverton, IA Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2020)

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