Riverdale, IA Demographics

A map of Riverdale's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	321	329	81.1%	86.8%
Multiracial	28	18	7.1%	4.7%
Black	26	10	6.6%	2.6%
Hispanic	14	18	3.5%	4.7%
Native American/Other	6	1	1.5%	0.3%
Asian	1	3	0.3%	0.8%

Riverdale, Iowa has an estimated population of 396, an increase from the 379 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.1% White, 7.1% Multiracial, 6.6% Black, 3.5% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Riverdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Riverdale has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Riverdale, that probability was 24.1% in 2020 and 33.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Riverdale is ranked the 535th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 places. 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). Riverdale was ranked the 524th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Riverdale's White Population

321 residents of Riverdale, or 81.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Riverdale is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Riverdale ranks 863rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's White population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Riverdale's population has decreased from 86.8% to 81.1%.

Riverdale is more White than neighboring Bettendorf (80.4% White), Moline (62.1% White), and Hampton (76% White). Riverdale is less White than neighboring Panorama Park (89% White), and Campbell's Island (92.6% White).

Riverdale's Black Population

26 residents of Riverdale, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Riverdale is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Riverdale ranks 76th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's Black population has grown by an estimated 160.0%. Black residents' share of Riverdale's population has increased from 2.6% to 6.6%.

Riverdale is more Black than neighboring Panorama Park (0% Black), Bettendorf (2.5% Black), Campbell's Island (0% Black), and Hampton (1.7% Black). Riverdale is less Black than neighboring Moline (10.5% Black).

Riverdale's Asian Population

1 residents of Riverdale, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Riverdale is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Riverdale ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Asian residents' share of Riverdale's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Riverdale is more Asian than neighboring Campbell's Island (0% Asian), and Hampton (0% Asian). Riverdale is less Asian than neighboring Panorama Park (2.1% Asian), Bettendorf (7% Asian), and Moline (3.2% Asian).

Riverdale's Hispanic Population

14 residents of Riverdale, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Riverdale is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Riverdale ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Riverdale's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.5%.

Riverdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Panorama Park (4.1% Hispanic), Bettendorf (5.6% Hispanic), Campbell's Island (4.9% Hispanic), Moline (19.8% Hispanic), and Hampton (15.8% Hispanic).

Riverdale's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Riverdale, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Riverdale is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Riverdale ranks 513th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Riverdale's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.5%.

Riverdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Panorama Park (0% Native American/Other), Bettendorf (0.3% Native American/Other), Campbell's Island (0% Native American/Other), Moline (0.2% Native American/Other), and Hampton (0.2% Native American/Other).

Riverdale's Multiracial Population

28 residents of Riverdale, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Riverdale is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Riverdale ranks 137th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 55.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Riverdale's population has increased from 4.7% to 7.1%.

Riverdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Panorama Park (4.8% Multiracial), Bettendorf (4.1% Multiracial), Campbell's Island (2.5% Multiracial), Moline (4.2% Multiracial), and Hampton (6.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.