Riverton, Wyoming
Riverton: City in Freemont County, Wyoming
About
Riverton is a city located in the county of Fremont in the U.S. state of Wyoming. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,615 and a population density of 397 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,819 inhabitants.
The city was created 119 years ago in 1905.
Quick Facts about Riverton
| Population : | 10,819 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wyoming (United States) |
| County : | Fremont County |
| Postal code : | 82501 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 307 |
| Area : | 26.74 km2 |
| Altitude : | 4,951 feet / 1509 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1906 (119 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Denver |
| Local time : | 07:49:56 (22nd December 2025) |
| Density : | 405 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.89% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Riverton is located at 43°1'30"N 108°22'48"W (43.0249600, -108.3801000).
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Demographics
The population of Riverton increased by 1.89% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,615 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,861 | 2.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,014 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,020 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,941 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,904 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,014 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,919 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,852 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,772 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,819 | 0.43% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 25,582 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 23,574 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 8.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 26,777 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 23,617 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 7.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.1% |
| White only, percent : | 65.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 7.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 10.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 3.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 19.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 54.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 666 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 24.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 40.1% |
Riverton zip code is 82501.
County name: Fremont, County
fips: 56013
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 40.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $226,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,357 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $355 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $908 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,544 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.49 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 21.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 42,989 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 209,647 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 734,204 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 975,464 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $40,034 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,813 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,102 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,502 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,614 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 503 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 354 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,933 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 262 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,954 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,401.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.94 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 39.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $198,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,215 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $398 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $764 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 17,149 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.81 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 98,697 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 385,714 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,431,295 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 725,678 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,846 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $41,833 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $19,274 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 26.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,828 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,056 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 914 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 229 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,327 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 244 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,150 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,685.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 17.94 |
Other Places in Riverton
1 Riverton City Police Department
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2 Riverton City Hall
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3 Riverton Public Works Department
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4 Riverton City Administration
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People born in Riverton (7)
People born in Riverton, including actress Ashlynn Yennie, football player Nick Bebout, athletics competitor Lance Deal, .
List
- Bucky Jacobsen (American baseball player) he was born in 30/08/1975
- Chance Phelps (United States Marine) he was born in 14/07/1984
- David Love (American field geologist) he was born in 17/04/1913
- Willie Wright (American football player) he was born in 09/03/1968
Schools in Riverton
College & universities near Riverton, WY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240514 | Central Wyoming College | Riverton (WY) | 82501 |
Post offices near Riverton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Riverton Post Office | Riverton (WY) | 82501 |
Other cities in Fremont County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fremont County , WY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lander | 7,467 | City in, and the county seat of, Fremont County, Wyoming, United States |
| Fort Washakie | 1,759 | Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming |
| Arapahoe | 1,656 | Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming |
| Ethete | 1,553 | Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming |
| Dubois | 965 | Town of the United States |
| Shoshoni | 648 | Town of the United States |
| Hudson | 443 | Town in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States |
| Pavillion | 230 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Riverton distances to largest Wyoming cities
