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Riverton

Wyoming · 10,615 residents · 10.34 sq mi
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Riverton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,496. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $133,800. Households here earn about 27% less than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,615
+14%since 2000
from 9,310 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,027 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 900 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.4
−6%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Riverton
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,496
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,531 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,319
+33%since 2000
from $16,720 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,800
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.6%
−30.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+34%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(7,736)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(660)
Asian0.4%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.5%(1,817)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(8,354)
Black0.4%(41)
Hispanic / Latino9%(956)
Asian0.3%(32)
Other8.5%(904)
Diversity Score40.5%(4,301)
Diversity Score
41
+108%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
+23%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.9%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverton, Wyoming?

Riverton, Wyoming has about 10,615 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverton, Wyoming?

The typical household in Riverton, Wyoming earns about $39,496 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverton, Wyoming expensive?

In Riverton, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $133,800, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Riverton, Wyoming?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Riverton, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverton, Wyoming?

About 15.9% of people in Riverton, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riverton, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Riverton, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,413 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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