Demographics & People — Riverside, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,040 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~600 |
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| Median Age | 42.6 |
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| Total Households | 453 |
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| Family Households | 264 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.3 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1648 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 956 |
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| Black or African American | 12 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 82 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 348 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 301 |
| Irish | 172 |
| American | 101 |
| English | 96 |
| Other groups | 72 |
| European | 53 |
| Norwegian | 42 |
| Czech | 40 |
| French (except Basque) | 40 |
Language
| English Only | 932 |
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| Spanish | 48 |
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| Population 5+ | 988 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 55 |
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| Population 18+ | 870 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Riverside, Iowa.
