Riverton, Iowa
Riverton: City in Iowa
About
Riverton is a city located in the county of Fremont in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 304 and a population density of 198 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 270 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Riverton
| Population : | 270 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Fremont County |
| Postal code : | 51650 |
| Area : | 1.54 km2 |
| Altitude : | 965 feet / 294 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:33:31 (18th January 2025) |
| Density : | 176 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -12.59% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Riverton is located at 40°41'13"N 95°34'7"W (40.6869500, -95.5686000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Riverton decreased by 12.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 304 | - | census |
| 2011 | 300 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 288 | -4.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 287 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 285 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 278 | -2.52% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 280 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 279 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 278 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 279 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 270 | -3.33% | estimation process |
People born in Riverton (1)
American insurance agent Margaret Eliza Schaffer was born in Riverton
Schools in Riverton
College & universities near Riverton, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181534 | Peru State College | Peru (NE) | 68421-0010 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Riverton, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
| LNK | Lincoln | 201 North 7th St. | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Riverton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Riverton Post Office | Riverton (IA) | 51650 |
| Farragu Post Office | Farragut (IA) | 51639 |
| Sidney Post Office | Sidney (IA) | 51652 |
| Hamburg Post Office | Hamburg (IA) | 51640 |
| Shenandoah Post Office | Shenandoah (IA) | 51601 |
Other cities in Fremont County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fremont County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hamburg | 1,041 | City in Fremont County, Iowa, United States |
| Sidney | 1,016 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Tabor | 958 | City in Iowa |
| Farragut | 437 | Human settlement in Fremont County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Thurman | 210 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Randolph | 145 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Imogene | 67 | Human settlement in Fremont County, Iowa, United States of America |
