Riverton is a city located in Fremont County Wyoming. Riverton has a 2024 population of 11,004. Riverton is currently growing at a rate of 0.74% annually and its population has increased by 3.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,680 in 2020.
The average household income in Riverton is $68,743 with a poverty rate of 11.56%. The median age in Riverton is 35.7 years: 35.5 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Riverton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,364 | 77.42% |
| Native American | 1,007 | 9.32% |
| Two or more races | 702 | 6.5% |
| Other race | 501 | 4.64% |
| Asian | 138 | 1.28% |
| Black or African American | 87 | 0.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.04% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,112 | 2.49 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Married | 1,687 | 3.05 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Non Family | 1,627 | 1.16 | 41.2 | 58.8 |
| Female | 485 | 4.21 | 37.7 | 62.3 |
| Male | 313 | 3.77 | 61 | 39 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
57.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 299 | 4.3% |
| Associates Degree | 699 | 10.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,026 | 14.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 526 | 7.57% |
| High School Graduate | 2,254 | 32.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 159 | 2.29% |
| Some College | 1,988 | 28.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,643 | 5,344 | 1,360 |
| Hispanic | 517 | 441 | 74 |
| Native American | 516 | 459 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 285 | 263 | 86 |
| Other Race | 242 | 172 | 0 |
| Asian | 85 | 85 | 49 |
| Black | 53 | 53 | 13 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,227 | $42,043 | $36,972 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,043 | $54,712 | $58,207 |
| High School Graduate | $30,561 | $34,412 | $26,591 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,754 | $0 | $35,919 |
| Overall | $36,492 | $40,891 | $35,502 |
| Some College | $38,292 | $44,456 | $35,337 |
$36,492
Average Earnings
$40,891
Average Male
$35,502
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.54% of Riverton residents speak only English, while 5.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,468 | 764 | 10.23% |
| Native | 977 | 191 | 19.55% |
| Hispanic | 1,215 | 146 | 12.02% |
| Multiple | 691 | 69 | 9.99% |
| Black | 82 | 45 | 54.88% |
| Other | 459 | 35 | 7.63% |
11.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.37%
Male Poverty Rate
12.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Riverton is Black, with 54.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Riverton is Other, with 7.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.32% |
| Some College | 8.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 60.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 31.76% |
| Female Employed | 6.75% |
| Male Employed | 4.08% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,908 | $85,196 |
| Households | $56,280 | $68,743 |
| Married Families | $87,961 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,055 | $39,532 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.0%
Male Marriage Rate
40.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
711
Number of Veterans
639
Male Veterans
72
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 234 |
| Vietnam | 222 |
| First Gulf War | 179 |
| Korea | 39 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 226 |
| 75+ | 195 |
| 65 to 74 | 126 |
| 55 to 64 | 107 |
| 18 to 34 | 57 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 656 | 9.8% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 5.7% |
| Asian | 15 | 13.16% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 2.2% |
| Native American | 12 | 1.96% |
| Other Race | 8 | 2.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.11%
Born in Riverton
98.08%
Native Born
1.92%
Foreign Born
0.81%
Non Citizen
1.1%
Naturalized
98.08% of Riverton residents were born in the United States, with 54.11% having been born in Wyoming. 0.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,409 | 81 | 0.72% |
| 2028 | 11,328 | 81 | 0.72% |
| 2027 | 11,247 | 81 | 0.73% |
| 2026 | 11,166 | 81 | 0.73% |
| 2025 | 11,085 | 81 | 0.74% |
| 2024 | 11,004 | 81 | 0.74% |
| 2023 | 10,923 | 53 | 0.49% |
| 2022 | 10,870 | 113 | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 10,757 | 77 | 0.72% |
| 2020 | 10,680 | -178 | -1.64% |
| 2019 | 10,858 | -30 | -0.28% |
| 2018 | 10,888 | -53 | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 10,941 | -93 | -0.84% |
| 2016 | 11,034 | 111 | 1.02% |
| 2015 | 10,923 | -34 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 10,957 | -76 | -0.69% |
| 2013 | 11,033 | 8 | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 11,025 | 155 | 1.43% |
| 2011 | 10,870 | 90 | 0.83% |
| 2010 | 10,780 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,310 | 108 | 1.17% |
| 1990 | 9,202 | -386 | -4.03% |
| 1980 | 9,588 | 1,593 | 19.92% |
| 1970 | 7,995 | 1,150 | 16.8% |
| 1960 | 6,845 | 2,703 | 65.26% |
| 1950 | 4,142 | 1,602 | 63.07% |
| 1940 | 2,540 | -8,869 | -77.74% |