Riverton, MN

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    145
    US Senator
    Amy Klobuchar
    Democratic(DFL) Party
    US Senator
    Tina Smith
    Democratic(DFL) Party
    2024 Median Age
    33.6
    5.33% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    7.59%
    12.3% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $55,313
    21% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $120,800
    3.36% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    60
    9.09% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Riverton, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    100% of the residents in Riverton, MN are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Riverton, MN was $120,800, and the homeownership rate was 82%.

    Most people in Riverton, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Riverton, MN was 3 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Riverton, MN is home to a population of 145 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 0% of Riverton, MN residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

    In 2024, there were 4.46 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (116 people) in Riverton, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 3 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Riverton, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Riverton, MN was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

    The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Riverton, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Riverton, MN
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      116 ± 35
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      26 ± 39
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      3 ± 5

    In 2024, there were 4.46 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (116 people) in Riverton, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 3 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Riverton, MN as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      61,898 ± 6,075 people
    2. Somalia
      36,765 ± 4,692 people
    3. India
      31,170 ± 4,323 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 61,898 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 36,765 and India with 31,170.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      4 ± 14
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      1 ± 10

    Riverton, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Riverton, MN.

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    Health

    97.9% of the population of Riverton, MN has health coverage, with 35.9% on employee plans, 35.9% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 2.07% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1,134 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,134 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1287 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 278 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 41.4% were men and 58.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.3% under 18 years, 24.8% between 18 and 34 years, 26.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 41.4% were men and 58.6% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    2.07%
    Uninsured
    35.9%
    Employer Coverage
    35.9%
    Medicaid
    13.1%
    Medicare
    11%
    Non-Group
    2.07%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Riverton, MN grew by NaNy% from 0% to 2.07%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Riverton, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Riverton, MN employs 60 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Riverton, MN were Educational Services (15 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10 people), and Manufacturing (9 people), and the highest paying industries were Educational Services ($60,625), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($59,375), and Manufacturing ($46,563).

    Employment

    Occupations

    60
    2024 Value
    ± 61
    −9.09%
    1 Year decline
    ± 146%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Riverton, MN declined at a rate of −9.09%, from 66 employees to 60 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Riverton, MN, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (15 people), Production Occupations (8 people), and Management Occupations (7 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Riverton, MN.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    60
    2024 Value
    ± 61
    −9.09%
    1 Year decline
    ± 146%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Riverton, MN declined at a rate of −9.09%, from 66 employees to 60 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Riverton, MN, are Educational Services (15 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10 people), and Manufacturing (9 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Riverton, MN, though some of these residents may live in Riverton, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $53,750
    Median earning men ± $18,121
    $28,333
    Median earning women ± $12,127

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($85,208) and Manufacturing ($46,563).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($30,000).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.26%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.93M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.26% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

    Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Riverton, MN. Showing the available data for Minnesota.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (50.9%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (46.7%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.738%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Minnesota

    Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.
    Amy Klobuchar
    Senator from Minnesota1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2007
    The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.
    Tina Smith
    Senator from Minnesota2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2018
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.{{Cite news |url=http://abc7chicago.com/news/franken-to-make-announcement-thursday-as-chorus-grows-for-his-resignation/2747124/ |title=Franken to make announcement Thursday as chorus grows for his resignation |date=December 6, 2017 |work=ABC7 Chicago |access-date=December 9, 2017 }}

    Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Riverton, MN was $120,800 in 2024, which is 0.363 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $125,000 to $120,800, a 3.36% decrease. The homeownership rate in Riverton, MN is 82%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Riverton, MN have an average commute time of 25.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Riverton, MN is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $120,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$57,506
    $50
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$35

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Riverton, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    82%
    Homeownership
    2024
    74%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 82% of the housing units in Riverton, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 84.8%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $55,313
    Median Household Income
    ± $27,321
    61
    Number of Households
    ± 29

    In 2024, the median household income of the 61 households in Riverton, MN declined from $55,313 from the previous year's value of $70,000.

    The following chart displays the households in Riverton, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $45k - $50k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Riverton, MN is from Minnesota.
    0.452
    2024 Wage GINI in Minnesota
    0.454
    2023 Wage GINI in Minnesota

    In 2024, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.568% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (80%)
    2. Carpooled (16.7%)
    3. Walked (3.33%)

    In 2024, 80% of workers in Riverton, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16.7%) and those who walked to work (3.33%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    25.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Riverton, MN have a shorter commute time (25.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.33% of the workforce in Riverton, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Riverton, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    3 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Riverton, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Riverton, MN have 3 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    7.59% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Riverton, MN (11 out of 145 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 65 - 74.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Riverton, MN is White, followed by Black and Native American.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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