Riverton Population

1910–2026

10,978

2026 projection

2.8% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Riverton. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202610,978+680.62%
202510,910-490.45%
202410,959+50.05%
202310,954+870.80%
202210,867+990.92%
202110,768+860.81%
202010,682-370.35%
201910,719-460.43%
201810,765-680.63%
201710,833-1070.98%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Riverton is growing faster than Fremont County, about as fast as Wyoming, and slower than the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Riverton+2.1%
  • Wyoming+1.9%
  • Fremont County+0.7%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Riverton Demographics

35.1median age

Median age

Female35.3 yrs
Male34.8 yrs

Adults

8,135
1,672 seniors (65+) · 21% of adults6,463 other adults

Sex

Female 50.8% · 5,516Male 49.2% · 5,340

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 109 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Riverton Income

$55,208median household income

Median household income

$55,208

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$36,486

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

11.9%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Riverton Marital Status

42% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married42%44%41%
Never married32%34%30%
Divorced16%15%18%
Widowed6%4%8%
Separated3%3%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201