Riverton, IA is a small rural town with a population of 241 people. Located in Shelby County, Riverton has a population density of 455 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average population density of 93 people per square mile. In Riverton you can find many local businesses such as The General Store, The Family Affair Restaurant and Bar, and Smith's Hardware Store. There are also several year-round outdoor activities that visitors can enjoy like fishing in the nearby quarries, going on nature hikes along the trails of the Chariton River, or golf at the local Country Club. Other organizations in Riverton include the Friends of Chariton River which helps preserve native species in the area and also sponsors trips for students to learn about northern Iowa field ecology. Local sporting events include youth soccer games, high school basketball tournaments, and community softball leagues that take place throughout the year.
The population in Riverton is 241. There are 406 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Riverton is 46.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Riverton is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Riverton
- 50.0% are married
- 10.3% are divorced
- 24.7% are married with children
- 24.7% have children, but are single
Race in Riverton
- 98.5% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander