Riverton, Utah
Riverton: A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. It is located in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. Riverton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Riverton Historical Society and the Riverton Aquatic Center.
About
Riverton is a city located in the county of Salt Lake in the U.S. state of Utah. Its population at the 2010 census was 38,753 and a population density of 1,449 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 44,369 inhabitants.
The city was created 119 years ago in 1905.
Quick Facts about Riverton
| Population : | 44,369 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Utah (United States) |
| County : | Salt Lake 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 : | 01:18:33 (13th June 2025) |
| Density : | 1,659 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 12.66% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Riverton is located at 40°31'19"N 111°56'21"W (40.5218900, -111.9391000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Riverton
Demographics
The population of Riverton increased by 12.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 38,753 | - | census |
| 2011 | 39,560 | 2.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 40,399 | 2.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 40,859 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 41,306 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 41,601 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 42,625 | 2.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 43,365 | 1.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 44,257 | 2.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 44,440 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 44,369 | -0.16% | estimation process |
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, UT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 447263 | AmeriTech College-Draper | Draper (UT) | 84020-6545 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Riverton, UT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLC | Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub | 340 South 600 West | RAIL |
| SLB | Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub | 300 South 600 West | BUS |
| PRO | Provo | 300 West 600 South | RAIL |
| OGD | Ogden, Utah | 2393 Wall Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Riverton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Riverton Post Office | Riverton (UT) | 84065 |
Other cities in Salt Lake County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Salt Lake County , UT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 200,567 | The capital of Utah. |
| West Valley City | 135,248 | The second most populous city in Utah. |
| West Jordan | 116,530 | The second most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Sandy | 94,871 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Sandy Hills | 89,575 | A census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| South Jordan | 78,503 | The third most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Millcreek | 60,507 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Taylorsville | 59,402 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Herriman | 55,756 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Draper | 48,963 | The most populous city in Utah County, Utah. |
| Murray | 48,355 | The most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| South Jordan Heights | 37,141 | City in United States of America |
| Kearns | 35,731 | Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Midvale | 34,434 | City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Cottonwood Heights | 33,327 | City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Holladay | 29,885 | City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Riverton distances to largest Utah cities
