Riverside TownshipNE
A town of 389.
Is Riverside Township a good place to live?
No town among the 58 in Nebraska we compare has a higher median age than Riverside Township. Riverside Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
389 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Riverside Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Riverside Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Riverside Township.
42% of residents are 65 or older
People 65 and older are 42% of residents (17% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 4% of residents (23% statewide). 30% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Nebraska.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7 points. Across Nebraska, 49.7% of residents are women.
| Riverside Township | NE | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.4% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.2% | 11.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.1% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 0% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.3% | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 3.2% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.6% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.3% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 34% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.7% | 7.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29.1% | 25% | 26% |
| Some college | 10.3% | 21.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 26.5% | 11% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.1% | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.4% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
The median household income in Riverside Township is higher than in the typical Nebraska or U.S. town
At $136,000, Riverside Township’s median household income is where Nebraska’s towns sit at $69,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. 1.3% of working residents work locally in Riverside Township. Jobs based in Riverside Township fell to 140 in 2023, 42 fewer than in 2013.
| Riverside Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $136,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.3% | 34% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 16 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Four seasons and hot summers in Riverside Township
Riverside Township has chilly winters and warm summers. The July high in Riverside Township is 88°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Riverside Township stands out in Nebraska and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
41% of Riverside Township adults have high blood pressure. Only 5 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have obesity than Riverside Township. 13% of Riverside Township adults have diabetes.
| Riverside Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 34% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 19% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 40% | 35% |
| What stands out | Riverside Township | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.8% | 77.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.8% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Riverside Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Conserved land covers 0% of Riverside Township
4.0 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. Riverside Township’s trail density is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Chautauqua Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Riverside Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Riverside Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Riverside Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
99% of working residents leave Riverside Township for work
Where Riverside Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Riverside Township
Township in Nebraska, United States
Riverside Township is one of twenty-four townships in Gage County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 387 at the 2020 census. A 2021 estimate placed the township's population at 384.
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- Area
- 34 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,368 ft
Questions about Riverside Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Riverside Township, NE a good place to live?
Riverside Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.