Riverland, MN Demographics

A map of Riverland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	193	233	80.8%	79.5%
Multiracial	32	34	13.4%	11.6%
Hispanic	12	21	5.0%	7.2%
White	2	5	0.8%	1.7%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Riverland, Minnesota has an estimated population of 239, a large decrease from the 293 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.8% Native American/Other, 13.4% Multiracial, 5.0% Hispanic, 0.8% White, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Riverland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Riverland has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Riverland, that probability was 34.9% in 2020 and 32.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Riverland is ranked the 659th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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). Riverland was ranked the 613th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Riverland's White Population

2 residents of Riverland, or 0.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Riverland is significantly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Riverland ranks 907th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverland's White population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. White residents' share of Riverland's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.8%.

Riverland is less White than neighboring Mahnomen (39.1% White), Bejou (76.1% White), Waubun (32% White), Beaulieu (41.3% White), and Midway (25.7% White).

Riverland's Black Population

0 residents of Riverland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Riverland is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Riverland ranks 599th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverland's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Riverland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Riverland is less Black than neighboring Mahnomen (0.2% Black).

Riverland's Asian Population

0 residents of Riverland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Riverland is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Riverland ranks 614th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverland's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Riverland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Riverland is less Asian than neighboring Mahnomen (0.3% Asian), Waubun (2.1% Asian), and Midway (17.1% Asian).

Riverland's Hispanic Population

12 residents of Riverland, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Riverland is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Riverland ranks 155th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Riverland's population has decreased from 7.2% to 5.0%.

Riverland is more Hispanic than neighboring Bejou (0% Hispanic), Waubun (1% Hispanic), and Beaulieu (0% Hispanic). Riverland is less Hispanic than neighboring Mahnomen (8.3% Hispanic), and Midway (37.1% Hispanic).

Riverland's Native American/Other Population

193 residents of Riverland, or 80.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Riverland is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Riverland ranks 15th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 17.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Riverland's population has increased from 79.5% to 80.8%.

Riverland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mahnomen (40.4% Native American/Other), Bejou (7.3% Native American/Other), Waubun (40.1% Native American/Other), Beaulieu (36.5% Native American/Other), and Midway (2.9% Native American/Other).

Riverland's Multiracial Population

32 residents of Riverland, or 13.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Riverland is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Riverland ranks 21st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Riverland's population has increased from 11.6% to 13.4%.

Riverland is more Multiracial than neighboring Mahnomen (11.7% Multiracial). Riverland is less Multiracial than neighboring Bejou (16.5% Multiracial), Waubun (24.8% Multiracial), Beaulieu (22.2% Multiracial), and Midway (17.1% 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.