Riverdale, Iowa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Riverdale, Iowa
City
Welcome sign along U.S. 67
Location of Riverdale, Iowa
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Scott
Incorporated	December 27, 1950
Government
• Type	Mayor-Council
Area
• City	2.21 sq mi (5.73 km2)
• Land	1.84 sq mi (4.76 km2)
• Water	0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2)
Elevation	604 ft (184 m)
Population  (2020)
• City	379
• Density	206.09/sq mi (79.58/km2)
• Metro	382,630 (135th)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	52722
Area code(s)	563
FIPS code	19-67350
GNIS feature ID	0464721

Riverdale is a small city in Scott County, Iowa, United States. It is home to about 379 people, according to the 2020 census. Riverdale is special because it is almost completely surrounded by the city of Bettendorf. On its fourth side, it borders the mighty Mississippi River.

A big company called Arconic has a large aluminum factory in Riverdale. This factory provides jobs for around 2,000 people. Riverdale is also part of a larger area known as the Quad Cities.

Discovering Riverdale's Past

How Riverdale Began

Riverdale has an interesting history that started with farms. In 1912, a man named Col. G. W. French started Iowana Dairy Farms here. He had one of the biggest and best herds of Holstein cattle in the United States.

After Col. French passed away, his farm was split. Glenn Moore took over one part, calling it Iowana Milk Farm. G. Decker French managed the other part, known as Iowana Holstein Farm.

The Aluminum Company Arrives

A major change happened in 1946 when the Aluminum Company of America, also known as ALCOA, moved to the area. They built a new factory, which was finished by mid-1948. The factory started its operations in 1949.

Becoming an Independent City

Riverdale officially became a city on December 27, 1950. The nearby city of Bettendorf challenged this decision for three years. However, the Iowa Supreme Court decided that Riverdale could be its own independent city. This happened on February 10, 1953.

Understanding the Quad Cities Area

Riverdale is a part of the larger Quad Cities community. This area was first called the Tri-Cities, including Moline, Rock Island, and Davenport. Later, East Moline was added, and it became known as the Quad Cities.

Today, the Quad Cities includes several larger cities. These are Davenport, Iowa; Bettendorf, Iowa; Moline, Illinois; Rock Island, Illinois; and East Moline, Illinois. Many smaller cities are also part of this community. These include Riverdale in Iowa and Silvis in Illinois. The entire Quad Cities area has a population of over 380,000 people.

Riverdale's Location and Size

Where is Riverdale Located?

Riverdale is located at 41°32′8″N 90°28′2″W / 41.53556°N 90.46722°W / 41.53556; -90.46722. This means it is in a specific spot on the map.

How Big is Riverdale?

The city of Riverdale covers a total area of about 2.20 square miles (5.70 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.84 square miles (4.76 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.36 square miles (0.93 square kilometers), is water.

Exploring Riverdale's Neighborhoods

Riverdale has several unique neighborhoods where people live. Each one has its own special features.

• Belmont Road: This area has two groups of homes. One is close to Pleasant Valley High School. The other is near the intersection of Belmont Road and Valley Drive.
• Fenno Hill: Homes in this neighborhood are along Fenno Drive, Fenno Road, and Valley Drive. It is located near the eastern edge of Riverdale.
• Haven's Acres: This neighborhood includes homes on Bellingham Street, Kensington Street, Wisteria Lane, and Sycamore Lane. It also has two parks for residents to enjoy: Peggy's Park and Van Gundy Park.
• Pleasant Hills: You can find homes here along Manor Drive, Circle Drive, Fieldcrest Road, Windsor Drive, and Elmhurst Lane. This area features Volunteer Park and Bicentennial Park. It is also west of the Belmont Road Campus of Eastern Iowa Community College.
• Woods Estates: This newer neighborhood is built on what used to be the historic Welch Farm. The land was bought in 2017, and homes started being built in 2018. The first families moved in during 2020. This neighborhood is on the western side of the city.

Riverdale's Population Over Time

Who Lives in Riverdale? (2010 Census)

In 2010, there were 405 people living in Riverdale. These people made up 162 households, and 128 of these were families. The city had about 220 people per square mile.

Most of the people living in Riverdale were White (98.5%). A small number were African American (0.2%), Native American (0.5%), or from two or more races (0.7%). About 1.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

In the households, 25.9% had children under 18. Most households (66.0%) were married couples. About 8.0% were led by a female without a husband. About 4.9% were led by a male without a wife. The average household had 2.50 people, and the average family had 2.80 people.

The average age of people in Riverdale was 48.4 years. About 20% of residents were under 18. About 22.2% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.9%) and females (49.1%).

Learning and Education in Riverdale

Riverdale is part of the Pleasant Valley Community School District.

The patio area behind Scott Community College's main building.

Pleasant Valley High School in Bettendorf, Iowa.

Students living in Riverdale attend Riverdale Heights Elementary School. This school is located in Bettendorf. For junior high, students go to Pleasant Valley Junior High School in LeClaire.

The main high school for the district is Pleasant Valley High School. This high school is actually located within the city limits of Riverdale.

For older students, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges has a campus in Riverdale. This is the Belmont Road Campus of Scott Community College.

See also

In Spanish: Riverdale (Iowa) para niños