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 118 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 (118 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Denver |
| Local time : | 08:33:11 (24th April 2024) |
| 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 places with the same name (7)
- Riverton , Utah 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. with a population of 44,369 people.
- Riverton , Illinois village in Illinois with a population of 3,430 people.
- Riverton , New Jersey borough of New Jersey, USA with a population of 2,686 people.
- Riverton , Iowa city in Iowa with a population of 270 people.
- Riverton , Minnesota city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota with a population of 115 people.
- Riverton , Nebraska inhabited place in Franklin County, Nebraska, USA with a population of 83 people.
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
