Rives, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Rives, Missouri had a total population of 64, the 946th largest town in Missouri. The poverty rate is 4.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- An exceptionally low poverty rate of 4.7% — among the lowest in Missouri.
- Only 7.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Rives Quick Facts
How Rives Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 86 | 64 | -25.6% |
How Rives Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Rives Rankings in Missouri
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Other Cities in Dunklin County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennett | 10,196 | $52,500 | 19.1% | $112,000 |
| Malden | 3,805 | $40,118 | 30.1% | $101,300 |
| Campbell | 1,766 | $49,926 | 30.7% | $75,300 |
| Senath | 1,662 | $31,667 | 24.2% | $79,500 |
| Clarkton | 958 | $46,333 | 31.7% | $47,000 |
| Cardwell | 816 | $22,500 | 56.7% | $38,800 |
| Holcomb | 666 | $62,841 | 12.3% | $108,100 |
| Hornersville | 531 | $38,750 | 34.8% | $55,800 |
| Arbyrd | 432 | $37,000 | 27.1% | $46,800 |
| White Oak | 119 | N/A | 29.4% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Rives
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce | 64 | N/A | N/A | 23.1% | 18.8% |
| Homestown | 64 | $26,042 | $9,999 | 8.0% | 45.3% |
| Paynesville | 64 | $67,917 | N/A | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| Pierpont | 64 | $88,750 | $325,000 | 32.8% | 3.1% |
| South Gorin | 64 | $48,984 | $410,000 | 25.0% | 7.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 64, Rives's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Rives is a small community located in Missouri, within Dunklin County. The total population is 64. It ranks as the 946th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.
Age Demographics
The median age in Rives is 73.0 years. This is 87% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 9.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 50.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 4.7%. This is 63% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Rives, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 68.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Rives has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.5% of all residents.
Education
7.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 78% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Rives, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Rives, Missouri?
Rives, Missouri has a population of 64 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Rives, MO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Rives — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Rives, MO?
The poverty rate in Rives is 4.7%. This means approximately 3 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Rives, Missouri?
Rives's population is 87.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Rives, MO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Rives — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Rives, Missouri?
7.0% of adults (25+) in Rives hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.