Riverton, KS Demographics
A map of Riverton's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 651 | 84.4% |
Multiracial | 79 | 10.2% |
Native American/Other | 22 | 2.9% |
Hispanic | 19 | 2.5% |
Black | 0 | 0.0% |
Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Riverton, Kansas had a population of 771 in 2020. It was 84.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 2.5% Hispanic, 2.9% Native American/Other, and 10.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Riverton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 740 places in Kansas, Riverton is the 231st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Riverton's White Population
651 residents of Riverton identify as White, or 84.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Riverton larger than the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Riverton is ranked #530 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Riverton is more White than neighboring Baxter Springs (77.7% White), Galena (83.6% White), Crestline (81% White), and Loma Linda (83.6% White). Riverton is less White than neighboring Lowell (85.7% White).
Riverton's Black Population
0 residents of Riverton identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Riverton slightly less than the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Riverton is ranked #403 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Riverton is less Black than neighboring Lowell (0.8% Black), Baxter Springs (0.4% Black), Galena (0.8% Black), Crestline (6% Black), and Loma Linda (1.5% Black).
Riverton's Asian Population
0 residents of Riverton identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Riverton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Riverton is ranked #353 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Riverton is less Asian than neighboring Lowell (0.4% Asian), Baxter Springs (0.6% Asian), Galena (0.3% Asian), Crestline (4.3% Asian), and Loma Linda (0.2% Asian).
Riverton's Hispanic Population
19 residents of Riverton identify as Hispanic, or 2.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Riverton slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Riverton is ranked #510 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Riverton is more Hispanic than neighboring Lowell (1.2% Hispanic). Riverton is less Hispanic than neighboring Baxter Springs (3.1% Hispanic), Galena (3.3% Hispanic), Crestline (2.6% Hispanic), and Loma Linda (3.1% Hispanic).
Riverton's Native American/Other Population
22 residents of Riverton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Riverton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Riverton is ranked #83 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Riverton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crestline (2.6% Native American/Other). Riverton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lowell (4.1% Native American/Other), Baxter Springs (7.5% Native American/Other), Galena (3.7% Native American/Other), and Loma Linda (4.1% Native American/Other).
Riverton's Multiracial Population
79 residents of Riverton identify as Multiracial, or 10.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Riverton slightly larger than the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Riverton is ranked #47 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Riverton is more Multiracial than neighboring Lowell (7.8% Multiracial), Galena (8.5% Multiracial), Crestline (3.4% Multiracial), and Loma Linda (7.5% Multiracial). Riverton is less Multiracial than neighboring Baxter Springs (10.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.