Riverton, Iowa facts for kids
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Riverton, Iowa
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Location of Riverton, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Fremont |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 245 |
| • Density | 406.30/sq mi (156.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51650
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-67575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396387 |
Riverton is a small city located in Fremont County, Iowa, in the United States. It sits right next to the East Nishnabotna River. In 2020, about 245 people lived there.
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History of Riverton
Riverton was officially started in 1870. The land where the city was built belonged to Coleman and Grazilla Smith. The Smith family later opened the very first bank in Riverton.
In 1881, the Sexton Bank in Riverton was robbed. At first, people thought the famous outlaw Jesse James might have done it. However, it was soon discovered that another outlaw named Poke Wells was actually responsible for the robbery.
Geography and Location
Riverton is located along the East Nishnabotna River. This river is an important natural feature of the area.
The city covers a total area of about 0.60 square miles (1.56 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or significant bodies of water within the city limits.
People of Riverton
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 497 | — |
| 1890 | 560 | +12.7% |
| 1900 | 687 | +22.7% |
| 1910 | 583 | −15.1% |
| 1920 | 568 | −2.6% |
| 1930 | 590 | +3.9% |
| 1940 | 543 | −8.0% |
| 1950 | 472 | −13.1% |
| 1960 | 399 | −15.5% |
| 1970 | 331 | −17.0% |
| 1980 | 342 | +3.3% |
| 1990 | 333 | −2.6% |
| 2000 | 304 | −8.7% |
| 2010 | 304 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 245 | −19.4% |
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Riverton's Population in 2010
Based on the census from 2010, Riverton had 304 residents. These people lived in 120 different homes, and 83 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Riverton in 2010 were White (about 95.7%). A small number of residents were African American (0.7%), Asian (0.7%), or from other backgrounds. About 3.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (32.5%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (54.2%) were married couples living together. About 27.5% of all homes were individuals living alone. Around 10% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average age of people in Riverton was about 40.2 years old. About 26.6% of residents were under 18 years old. Around 16.8% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.6%) and females (48.4%).
Education in Riverton
Students in Riverton attend schools within the Sidney Community School District. This district provides education for children in the area.
Before 2016, Riverton was part of the Farragut Community School District. That district used to operate Nishnabotna High School. However, the Farragut district closed down in 2016.
Getting Around Riverton
Riverton does not have its own public bus system for getting around the city. However, if you need to travel between cities, you can find intercity bus service provided by Jefferson Lines. This service is available in a nearby city called Shenandoah.
See also
In Spanish: Riverton (Iowa) para niños
