Riverdale is a village in Buffalo County, in the state of

Nebraska Nebraska () is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by South Dakota to the north; Iowa to the east and Missouri to the southeast, both across the Missouri River; Kansas to the south; Colorado to the southwe ...

, in the

Midwestern United States The Midwestern United States, also referred to as the Midwest or the American Midwest, is one of four census regions of the United States Census Bureau (also known as "Region 2"). It occupies the northern central part of the United States. I ...

. It is part of the

Kearney, Nebraska Kearney is the county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 30,787 in the 2010 census. It is home to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The westward push of the railroad as the Civil War ended gave new birt ...

Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 182 at the 2010 census.

History

Riverdale was laid out in 1890 when the

Kearney and Black Hills Railway The Kearney and Black Hills Railway was a short line railroad built in the late 19th century between Kearney and Callaway, Nebraska. It was purchased by the Union Pacific Railroad The Union Pacific Railroad , legally Union Pacific Railroad ...

was extended to that point. It was named from its scenic setting in the valley of the

Platte River The Platte River () is a major river in the State of Nebraska. It is about long; measured to its farthest source via its tributary, the North Platte River, it flows for over . The Platte River is a tributary of the Missouri River, which itself ...

Geography

Riverdale is located at (40.784503, -99.161735). According to the

United States Census Bureau The United States Census Bureau (USCB), officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. The Census Bureau is part of the ...

, the village has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the

census A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring, recording and calculating information about the members of a given population. This term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common censuses incl ...

of 2010, there were 182 people, 73 households, and 54 families living in the village. The

population density Population density (in agriculture: standing stock or plant density) is a measurement of population per unit land area. It is mostly applied to humans, but sometimes to other living organisms too. It is a key geographical term.Matt RosenberPopul ...

was . There were 88 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 97.8%

White White is the lightest color and is achromatic (having no hue). It is the color of objects such as snow, chalk, and milk, and is the opposite of black. White objects fully reflect and scatter all the visible wavelengths of light. White on ...

and 2.2% from two or more races.

Hispanic The term ''Hispanic'' ( es, hispano) refers to people, Spanish culture, cultures, or countries related to Spain, the Spanish language, or Hispanidad. The term commonly applies to countries with a cultural and historical link to Spain and to Vic ...

Latino Latino or Latinos most often refers to: * Latino (demonym), a term used in the United States for people with cultural ties to Latin America * Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States * The people or cultures of Latin America; ** Latin A ...

of any race were 0.5% of the population. There were 73 households, of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.1% were

married couples Marriage, also called matrimony or wedlock, is a culturally and often legally recognized union between people called spouses. It establishes rights and obligations between them, as well as between them and their children, and between t ...

living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.0% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.85. The median age in the village was 37.6 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census

As of the

of 2000, there were 213 people, 83 households, and 65 families living in the village. The

was 806.0 people per square mile (316.3/km). There were 84 housing units at an average density of 317.9 per square mile (124.7/km). The racial makeup of the village was 99.53%

, and 0.47% from two or more races. There were 83 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.3% were

living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.5% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.89. In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males. As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $44,375, and the median income for a family was $46,786. Males had a median income of $29,219 versus $19,861 for females. The

per capita income Per capita income (PCI) or total income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. It is calculated by dividing the area's total income by its total population. Per capita i ...

for the village was $16,459. About 3.8% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the

poverty line The poverty threshold, poverty limit, poverty line or breadline is the minimum level of income deemed adequate in a particular country. The poverty line is usually calculated by estimating the total cost of one year's worth of necessities for t ...

, including 17.9% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

References

External links

Village website
{{authority control Villages in Buffalo County, Nebraska Villages in Nebraska Kearney Micropolitan Statistical Area