Riverton, WY

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Riverton Overview

10,733
TOTAL POPULATION
5,275
MALE POPULATION
5,458
FEMALE POPULATION
96.65
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.47
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,653
PER CAPITA INCOME
$70,804
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$50,861
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
3.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
96.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,447
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Riverton Zip Codes

Riverton Area Codes

Race in Riverton

The most populous races in Riverton are White / Caucasian (8,269 | 77.0%), Hispanic or Latino (1,422 | 13.3%), and Native / Alaskan (1,066 | 9.9%).
Race in Riverton
Race# Population% Population
Asian1431.3%
Black / African American970.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,42213.3%
Native / Alaskan1,0669.9%
White / Caucasian8,26977.0%
Two or more Races6265.8%
Some other Race5325.0%
Total10,733100.0%

Ancestry in Riverton

The most populous ancestries reported in Riverton are German (2,773 | 25.8%), Irish (1,295 | 12.1%), Mexican (1,093 | 10.2%), English (874 | 8.1%), and Arapaho (662 | 6.2%), together accounting for 62.4% of all Riverton residents.
Ancestry in Riverton
Ancestry# Population% Population
American3503.3%
Apache390.4%
Arapaho6626.2%
Austrian80.1%
Bhutanese50.1%
British550.5%
Cajun90.1%
Central American240.2%
Cherokee570.5%
Cheyenne590.5%
Chippewa610.6%
Choctaw130.1%
Croatian100.1%
Crow10.0%
Cuban180.2%
Czech900.8%
Czechoslovakian200.2%
Danish660.6%
Dutch1141.1%
Eastern European190.2%
English8748.1%
European3022.8%
Finnish110.1%
French2572.4%
French American Indian150.1%
French Canadian540.5%
German2,77325.8%
Greek150.1%
Irish1,29512.1%
Italian2532.4%
Jamaican100.1%
Korean1621.5%
Mexican1,09310.2%
Mexican American Indian150.1%
Native Hawaiian30.0%
Navajo2031.9%
Norwegian3643.4%
Osage10.0%
Pennsylvania German30.0%
Polish140.1%
Portuguese430.4%
Russian930.9%
Salvadoran240.2%
Samoan240.2%
Scandinavian290.3%
Scotch-Irish1851.7%
Scottish2572.4%
Shoshone3303.1%
Sioux520.5%
Slavic220.2%
Slovak80.1%
South American110.1%
Spaniard310.3%
Spanish1481.4%
Sri Lankan180.2%
Swedish2912.7%
Swiss330.3%
Tohono O'Odham120.1%
Ukrainian50.1%
Venezuelan110.1%
Welsh300.3%
West Indian10.0%
Yuman150.1%
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Immigrants in Riverton

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Riverton came from Asia (135 | 1.3%), South Eastern Asia (125 | 1.2%), Philippines (118 | 1.1%), Europe (51 | 0.5%), and Northern Europe (33 | 0.3%), together accounting for 4.3% of all Riverton residents.
Immigrants in Riverton
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia1351.3%
Canada180.2%
Caribbean90.1%
Central America230.2%
Eastern Europe180.2%
England100.1%
Europe510.5%
Ireland230.2%
Jamaica90.1%
Latin America320.3%
Mexico230.2%
Northern Europe330.3%
Philippines1181.1%
Russia10.0%
South Eastern Asia1251.2%
Vietnam70.1%
Western Asia100.1%
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Sex and Age in Riverton

Sex and Age in Riverton

The most populous age groups in Riverton are 20 to 24 Years (453 | 8.6%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (549 | 10.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Riverton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years271 (5.1%)383 (7.0%)
5 to 9 Years422 (8.0%)298 (5.5%)
10 to 14 Years326 (6.2%)549 (10.1%)
15 to 19 Years422 (8.0%)392 (7.2%)
20 to 24 Years453 (8.6%)319 (5.8%)
25 to 29 Years237 (4.5%)452 (8.3%)
30 to 34 Years368 (7.0%)243 (4.4%)
35 to 39 Years391 (7.4%)419 (7.7%)
40 to 44 Years350 (6.6%)231 (4.2%)
45 to 49 Years295 (5.6%)268 (4.9%)
50 to 54 Years367 (7.0%)383 (7.0%)
55 to 59 Years192 (3.6%)278 (5.1%)
60 to 64 Years425 (8.1%)350 (6.4%)
65 to 69 Years207 (3.9%)223 (4.1%)
70 to 74 Years258 (4.9%)196 (3.6%)
75 to 79 Years103 (1.9%)169 (3.1%)
80 to 84 Years100 (1.9%)160 (2.9%)
85 Years and over88 (1.7%)145 (2.7%)
Total5,275 (100.0%)5,458 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Riverton

Median Family Size in Riverton

The median family size in Riverton is 3.29 persons per family, with single female/mother families (464 | 19.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.77 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (1,638 | 69.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.13 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Riverton
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,638 (69.1%)3.13
Single Male/Father267 (11.3%)3.46
Single Female/Mother464 (19.6%)3.77
Total Families2,369 (100.0%)3.29

Median Household Size in Riverton

The median household size in Riverton is 2.48 persons per household, with single female/mother households (464 | 11.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.14 persons per household. non-family households (1,755 | 42.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Riverton
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,638 (39.7%)3.17
Single Male/Father267 (6.5%)3.79
Single Female/Mother464 (11.3%)4.14
Non-family1,755 (42.6%)1.19
Total Households4,124 (100.0%)2.48

Household Size by Marriage Status in Riverton

Out of a total of 4,124 households in Riverton, 2,369 (57.4%) are family households, while 1,755 (42.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,140, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,548.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Riverton
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,548 (37.5%)
2-Person Households1,140 (27.6%)171 (4.2%)
3-Person Households431 (10.4%)36 (0.9%)
4-Person Households435 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households255 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households68 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households40 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,369 (57.4%)1,755 (42.6%)

Female Fertility in Riverton

Fertility by Age in Riverton

Average fertility rate in Riverton is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 106.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 92.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Riverton
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years107 (92.2%)106.0
35 to 50 years9 (7.8%)9.0
Total116 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Riverton

52.6% of women with births (116) in Riverton are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 51.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Riverton
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years52 (48.6%)55 (51.4%)
35 to 50 years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total61 (52.6%)55 (47.4%)

Fertility by Education in Riverton

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Riverton
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma66 (56.9%)94.0
College or Associate's Degree29 (25.0%)28.0
Bachelor's Degree21 (18.1%)70.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total116 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Riverton

47.4% of women with births in Riverton are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 71.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Riverton
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma47 (71.2%)19 (28.8%)
College or Associate's Degree14 (48.3%)15 (51.7%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total61 (52.6%)55 (47.4%)

Income in Riverton

Income Overview in Riverton

Per Capita Income in Riverton is $25,653, while median incomes of families and households are $70,804 and $50,861 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income10,733$25,653
Median Family Income2,369$70,804
Mean Family Income2,369$76,844
Median Household Income4,124$50,861
Mean Household Income4,124$61,867
Income Deficit2,369$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)10,7333.53%
Wage / Income Gap ($)10,73396.47¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index10,7330.38

Earnings by Sex in Riverton

Average Earnings in Riverton are $29,178, $29,610 for men and $28,565 for women, a difference of 3.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Riverton
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male3,231 (54.7%)$29,610
Female2,677 (45.3%)$28,565
Total5,908 (100.0%)$29,178

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Riverton

The most common earnings brackets in Riverton are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (300 | 9.3%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (391 | 14.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Riverton
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less285 (8.8%)162 (6.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99987 (2.7%)232 (8.7%)
$5,000 to $7,499160 (5.0%)78 (2.9%)
$7,500 to $9,999120 (3.7%)117 (4.4%)
$10,000 to $12,499160 (5.0%)150 (5.6%)
$12,500 to $14,999107 (3.3%)123 (4.6%)
$15,000 to $17,499224 (6.9%)44 (1.6%)
$17,500 to $19,999107 (3.3%)114 (4.3%)
$20,000 to $22,49971 (2.2%)95 (3.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99985 (2.6%)104 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $29,999229 (7.1%)170 (6.4%)
$30,000 to $34,999123 (3.8%)391 (14.6%)
$35,000 to $39,999189 (5.9%)225 (8.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999117 (3.6%)222 (8.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999239 (7.4%)80 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999155 (4.8%)55 (2.1%)
$55,000 to $64,999188 (5.8%)142 (5.3%)
$65,000 to $74,999116 (3.6%)39 (1.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999300 (9.3%)77 (2.9%)
$100,000+169 (5.2%)57 (2.1%)
Total3,231 (100.0%)2,677 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Riverton

Average earnings in Riverton are $39,247 for men and $32,900 for women, a difference of 16.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $50,000, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $32,266. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $44,271, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $25,130.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Riverton
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$38,164$32,969
High School Diploma$32,266$25,130
College or Associate's Degree$42,478$32,408
Bachelor's Degree$47,895$34,211
Graduate Degree$50,000$44,271
Total$39,247$32,900

Family Income in Riverton

Family Income Brackets in Riverton

According to the Riverton family income data, there are 590 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 54 families (2.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Riverton
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000903.8%
$10,000 to $14,999542.3%
$15,000 to $24,999923.9%
$25,000 to $34,9991566.6%
$35,000 to $49,99938116.1%
$50,000 to $74,99959024.9%
$75,000 to $99,99940317.0%
$100,000 to $149,99939816.8%
$150,000 to $199,9991305.5%
$200,000+713.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Riverton

7+ person families (40 | 1.7%) account for the highest median family income in Riverton with $99,844 per family, while 2-person families (1,242 | 52.4%) have the highest median income of $33,438 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Riverton
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,242 (52.4%)$66,875
3-Person Families431 (18.2%)$70,689
4-Person Families407 (17.2%)$73,194
5-Person Families204 (8.6%)$51,184
6-Person Families45 (1.9%)$93,988
7+ Person Families40 (1.7%)$99,844
Total2,369 (100.0%)$70,804

Family Income by Number of Earners in Riverton

The median family income in Riverton is $70,804, with families comprising 3+ earners (279) having the highest median family income of $93,576, while families with no earners (340) have the lowest median family income of $32,308, accounting for 11.8% and 14.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Riverton
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners340 (14.3%)$32,308
1 Earner803 (33.9%)$51,868
2 Earners947 (40.0%)$79,063
3+ Earners279 (11.8%)$93,576
Total2,369 (100.0%)$70,804

Household Income in Riverton

Household Income Brackets in Riverton

With 916 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Riverton, accounting for 22.2% of all households. In contrast, only 70 households (1.7%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Riverton
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001573.8%
$10,000 to $14,9993097.5%
$15,000 to $24,9993137.6%
$25,000 to $34,99948711.8%
$35,000 to $49,99974218.0%
$50,000 to $74,99991622.2%
$75,000 to $99,99954413.2%
$100,000 to $149,99945010.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991323.2%
$200,000+701.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Riverton

The median household income in Riverton is $50,861, with the highest median household income of $59,817 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,300 households (31.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $31,607, with 263 households (6.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Riverton
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years263 (6.4%)$31,607
25 to 44 Years1,300 (31.5%)$59,817
45 to 64 Years1,568 (38.0%)$51,119
65+ Years993 (24.1%)$47,475
Total4,124 (100.0%)$50,861

Poverty in Riverton

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Riverton

With 12.2% poverty level for males and 16.5% for females among the residents of Riverton, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 32 males (64.0%) and 21 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Riverton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years47 (17.3%)149 (38.9%)
5 Years32 (64.0%)21 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years97 (19.4%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years16 (9.8%)34 (9.2%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)42 (45.7%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)3 (3.8%)
18 to 24 Years81 (13.6%)150 (30.4%)
25 to 34 Years90 (17.1%)125 (18.4%)
35 to 44 Years64 (10.1%)46 (7.1%)
45 to 54 Years28 (4.4%)40 (6.1%)
55 to 64 Years68 (11.8%)126 (20.2%)
65 to 74 Years74 (16.6%)73 (17.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)74 (17.0%)
Total597 (12.2%)883 (16.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Riverton

According to the poverty statistics in Riverton, males aged 15 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Riverton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years224 (82.7%)234 (61.1%)
5 Years18 (36.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years404 (80.6%)448 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years147 (90.2%)335 (90.8%)
15 Years12 (100.0%)50 (54.3%)
16 and 17 Years202 (100.0%)76 (96.2%)
18 to 24 Years516 (86.4%)343 (69.6%)
25 to 34 Years436 (82.9%)556 (81.6%)
35 to 44 Years572 (89.9%)604 (92.9%)
45 to 54 Years613 (95.6%)611 (93.9%)
55 to 64 Years510 (88.2%)499 (79.8%)
65 to 74 Years371 (83.4%)336 (82.2%)
75 Years and over265 (100.0%)362 (83.0%)
Total4,290 (87.8%)4,454 (83.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Riverton

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Riverton show that 1.4% or 23 of the total 1,638 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 8.5%, comprising of 12 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Riverton
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,051 (99.0%)11 (1.0%)
1 or 2 Children411 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children129 (91.5%)12 (8.5%)
5 or more Children24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,615 (98.6%)23 (1.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Riverton

According to the poverty data in Riverton, 24.7% or 66 single-father households and 25.0% or 116 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 25 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Riverton
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children27 (27.3%)1 (1.3%)
1 or 2 Children14 (10.6%)72 (23.3%)
3 or 4 Children25 (100.0%)38 (50.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Total66 (24.7%)116 (25.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Riverton

The poverty data for Riverton shows that 23 of the married-couple family households (1.4%) and 182 of the single-parent households (24.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (8.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 63 household (62.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Riverton
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children11 (1.0%)28 (16.2%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)86 (19.5%)
3 or 4 Children12 (8.5%)63 (62.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)5 (31.2%)
Total23 (1.4%)182 (24.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Riverton

Employment by Class of Employer in Riverton

Among the 4,871 employed individuals in Riverton, private company employees (2,804 | 57.6%), local government employees (513 | 10.5%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (446 | 9.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Riverton
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,80457.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2715.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4469.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations3106.4%
Local Government Employees51310.5%
State Government Employees2705.5%
Federal Government Employees2485.1%
Unpaid Family Workers90.2%
Total4,871100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Riverton

According to the labor force statistics for Riverton, out of the total population over 16 years of age (8,380), 65.0% or 5,447 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.1% or 387 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 89.2% or 689 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 23.5% or 110 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Riverton
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years469 (66.1%)110 (23.5%)
20 to 24 Years689 (89.2%)40 (5.8%)
25 to 29 Years488 (70.8%)81 (16.6%)
30 to 34 Years470 (76.9%)71 (15.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,124 (80.8%)20 (1.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,081 (82.3%)34 (3.1%)
55 to 59 Years322 (68.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years397 (51.2%)31 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years337 (38.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over71 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,447 (65.0%)387 (7.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Riverton

According to labor force statistics for Riverton, 74.0% of individuals (3,884) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (5,249) are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 237 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 78.1% or 1,751 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.2% or 18 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Riverton
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School219 (71.6%)25 (8.2%)
High School Diploma1,220 (70.1%)113 (6.5%)
College / Associate Degree1,751 (78.1%)114 (5.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher691 (71.9%)69 (7.2%)
Total3,884 (74.0%)320 (6.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Riverton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Riverton are Community & Social Service (651 | 12.9%), Management (614 | 12.1%), Education Instruction & Library (390 | 7.7%), Business & Financial (145 | 2.9%), and Education, Arts & Media (142 | 2.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Riverton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Riverton, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (89.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (92.1%), and Health Technologists (90.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Riverton
OccupationMaleFemale
Management276 (45.0%)338 (55.0%)
Business & Financial52 (35.9%)93 (64.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science97 (89.8%)11 (10.2%)
Computers & Mathematics20 (64.5%)11 (35.5%)
Architecture & Engineering34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 177 (27.2%)474 (72.8%)
Education, Arts & Media28 (19.7%)114 (80.3%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library117 (30.0%)273 (70.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment32 (31.7%)69 (68.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating10 (7.9%)117 (92.1%)
Health Technologists10 (9.5%)95 (90.5%)
Total (Category)612 (37.2%)1,033 (62.8%)
Total (Overall)2,621 (51.8%)2,441 (48.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Riverton are Food Preparation & Serving (414 | 8.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (227 | 4.5%), Personal Care & Service (216 | 4.3%), Healthcare Support (167 | 3.3%), and Security & Protection (82 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in Riverton

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Riverton, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (96.6%), Security & Protection (84.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (63.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (92.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (52.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Riverton
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)167 (100.0%)
Security & Protection69 (84.2%)13 (15.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention12 (52.2%)11 (47.8%)
Law Enforcement57 (96.6%)2 (3.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving198 (47.8%)216 (52.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance145 (63.9%)82 (36.1%)
Personal Care & Service16 (7.4%)200 (92.6%)
Total (Category)428 (38.7%)678 (61.3%)
Total (Overall)2,621 (51.8%)2,441 (48.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Riverton are Office & Administration (585 | 11.6%), and Sales & Related (434 | 8.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Riverton

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Riverton
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related300 (69.1%)134 (30.9%)
Office & Administration195 (33.3%)390 (66.7%)
Total (Category)495 (48.6%)524 (51.4%)
Total (Overall)2,621 (51.8%)2,441 (48.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Riverton are Construction & Extraction (346 | 6.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (192 | 3.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (10 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Riverton

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Riverton
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction311 (89.9%)35 (10.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair167 (87.0%)25 (13.0%)
Total (Category)488 (89.0%)60 (11.0%)
Total (Overall)2,621 (51.8%)2,441 (48.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Riverton are Transportation (306 | 6.0%), Production (299 | 5.9%), and Material Moving (139 | 2.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Riverton

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Riverton
OccupationMaleFemale
Production227 (75.9%)72 (24.1%)
Transportation272 (88.9%)34 (11.1%)
Material Moving99 (71.2%)40 (28.8%)
Total (Category)598 (80.4%)146 (19.6%)
Total (Overall)2,621 (51.8%)2,441 (48.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Riverton

Employment Industries in Riverton

The major employment industries in Riverton include Educational Services (662 | 13.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (600 | 11.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (593 | 11.7%), Retail Trade (574 | 11.3%), and Construction (369 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries in Riverton

Employment Industries by Sex in Riverton

The Riverton industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (91.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (98.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (84.7%), and Finance & Insurance (81.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Riverton
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction192 (91.4%)18 (8.6%)
Construction315 (85.4%)54 (14.6%)
Manufacturing103 (58.2%)74 (41.8%)
Wholesale Trade145 (90.1%)16 (9.9%)
Retail Trade338 (58.9%)236 (41.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing209 (90.1%)23 (9.9%)
Utilities26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information44 (78.6%)12 (21.4%)
Finance & Insurance13 (18.6%)57 (81.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1 (1.6%)63 (98.4%)
Professional & Scientific161 (63.9%)91 (36.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support104 (68.4%)48 (31.6%)
Educational Services253 (38.2%)409 (61.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance92 (15.3%)508 (84.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation93 (50.0%)93 (50.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services269 (45.4%)324 (54.6%)
Public Administration114 (44.4%)143 (55.6%)
Total2,621 (51.8%)2,441 (48.2%)

Education in Riverton

School Enrollment in Riverton

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,637 students in Riverton are middle school (734 | 27.8%), elementary school (622 | 23.6%), and high school (521 | 19.8%).
School Enrollment in Riverton
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1515.7%
Kindergarten1084.1%
Elementary School62223.6%
Middle School73427.8%
High School52119.8%
College / Undergraduate42816.2%
Graduate / Professional732.8%
Total2,637100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Riverton

Out of a total of 2,637 students who are enrolled in schools in Riverton, 208 (7.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,429 (92.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 35 (50.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 287 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Riverton
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds92 (82.9%)19 (17.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old679 (96.5%)25 (3.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds788 (90.1%)87 (9.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds287 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds286 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds119 (73.9%)42 (26.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds35 (50.0%)35 (50.0%)
35 Years and over143 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,429 (92.1%)208 (7.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Riverton

Education (341 | 21.2%), science & technology (272 | 16.9%), arts & humanities (178 | 11.1%), bio, nature & agricultural (147 | 9.1%), and engineering (138 | 8.6%) are the most common fields of study among 1,608 individuals in Riverton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Riverton
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1479.1%
Physical & Health Sciences422.6%
Psychology764.7%
Social Sciences845.2%
Engineering1388.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology27216.9%
Business1318.2%
Education34121.2%
Literature & Languages221.4%
Liberal Arts & History1076.7%
Visual & Performing Arts664.1%
Communications40.3%
Arts & Humanities17811.1%
Total1,608100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Riverton

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Riverton

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Riverton are males with 2 vehicles (1,023, accounting for 41.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,138, making up 43.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Riverton
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle48 (2.0%)71 (3.0%)
1 Vehicle592 (24.2%)483 (20.4%)
2 Vehicles1,023 (41.8%)1,138 (48.1%)
3 Vehicles468 (19.1%)439 (18.5%)
4 Vehicles214 (8.7%)170 (7.2%)
5 or more Vehicles103 (4.2%)67 (2.8%)
Total2,448 (100.0%)2,368 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Riverton

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Riverton are 5 to 9 minutes (1,782 commuters, 38.8%), 10 to 14 minutes (824 commuters, 17.9%), and less than 5 minutes (513 commuters, 11.2%).
Commute Time in Riverton
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes51311.2%
5 to 9 Minutes1,78238.8%
10 to 14 Minutes82417.9%
15 to 19 Minutes47510.3%
20 to 24 Minutes1543.4%
25 to 29 Minutes1022.2%
30 to 34 Minutes3257.1%
35 to 39 Minutes320.7%
40 to 44 Minutes410.9%
45 to 59 Minutes1643.6%
60 to 89 Minutes1142.5%
90 or more Minutes641.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Riverton

The most common commute times in Riverton are 5 to 9 minutes (782 commuters, 33.2%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (1,000 commuters, 44.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Riverton
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes326 (13.8%)187 (8.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes782 (33.2%)1,000 (44.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes427 (18.1%)397 (17.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes290 (12.3%)185 (8.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes76 (3.2%)78 (3.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes69 (2.9%)33 (1.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes130 (5.5%)195 (8.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes32 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes41 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes57 (2.4%)107 (4.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes64 (2.7%)50 (2.2%)
90 or more Minutes64 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Riverton

The most frequent times of departure to work in Riverton are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (431, 18.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (404, 18.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Riverton
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM122 (5.2%)123 (5.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM106 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM150 (6.4%)58 (2.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM172 (7.3%)47 (2.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM431 (18.3%)296 (13.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM198 (8.4%)404 (18.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM257 (10.9%)367 (16.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM181 (7.7%)249 (11.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM79 (3.4%)214 (9.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM155 (6.6%)124 (5.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM66 (2.8%)55 (2.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM61 (2.6%)25 (1.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM157 (6.7%)165 (7.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM223 (9.5%)105 (4.7%)
Total2,358 (100.0%)2,232 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Riverton

Occupancy by Ownership in Riverton

Of the total 4,124 dwellings in Riverton, owner-occupied units account for 2,432 (59.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,692 (41.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Riverton
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,43259.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,69241.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units4,124100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Riverton

Occupancy by Household Size in Riverton
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,54837.5%
2-Person Household1,31131.8%
3-Person Household46711.3%
4+ Person Household79819.4%
Total Housing Units4,124100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Riverton

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Riverton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household700 (45.2%)848 (54.8%)
2-Person Household985 (75.1%)326 (24.9%)
3-Person Household242 (51.8%)225 (48.2%)
4+ Person Household505 (63.3%)293 (36.7%)
Total Housing Units2,432 (59.0%)1,692 (41.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Riverton

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Riverton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School106 (40.8%)154 (59.2%)
High School Diploma639 (53.7%)550 (46.3%)
College/Associate Degree1,048 (60.4%)688 (39.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher639 (68.0%)300 (32.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Riverton

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Riverton
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years78519.0%
35 to 44 Years77818.9%
45 to 54 Years70217.0%
55 to 64 Years86621.0%
65 to 74 Years54113.1%
75 to 84 Years3177.7%
85 Years and Over1353.3%
Total4,124100.0%

Housing Finances in Riverton

Median Income by Occupancy in Riverton

Median Income by Occupancy in Riverton
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,432 (59.0%)$64,563
Renter-Occupied1,692 (41.0%)$37,897
Average4,124 (100.0%)$50,861

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Riverton

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Riverton
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00030 (1.2%)55 (3.3%)
$5,000 to $9,99929 (1.2%)43 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $14,99974 (3.0%)236 (14.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99968 (2.8%)95 (5.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99926 (1.1%)126 (7.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999247 (10.2%)240 (14.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999377 (15.5%)364 (21.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999621 (25.5%)296 (17.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999412 (16.9%)133 (7.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999375 (15.4%)74 (4.4%)
$150,000 or more173 (7.1%)30 (1.8%)
Total2,432 (100.0%)1,692 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Riverton

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Riverton
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30073 (3.0%)89 (5.3%)
$300 to $499663 (27.3%)182 (10.8%)
$500 to $799380 (15.6%)531 (31.4%)
$800 to $999255 (10.5%)229 (13.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499625 (25.7%)429 (25.4%)
$1,500 to $1,999366 (15.0%)110 (6.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49970 (2.9%)5 (0.3%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)7 (0.4%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)16 (0.9%)
Total2,432 (100.0%)1,692 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Riverton

Housing Structures in Riverton

Housing Structures in Riverton
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,71165.7%
Single Unit, Attached2415.8%
2 Unit Apartments1162.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2135.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1233.0%
10 or more Apartments3177.7%
Mobile Home / Other4039.8%
Total4,124100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Riverton

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Riverton
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,037 (75.1%)674 (24.9%)
Single Unit, Attached131 (54.4%)110 (45.6%)
2 Unit Apartments14 (12.1%)102 (87.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)213 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)123 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)317 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other250 (62.0%)153 (38.0%)
Total2,432 (59.0%)1,692 (41.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Riverton

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Riverton
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)9 (0.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms81 (3.3%)498 (29.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms739 (30.4%)807 (47.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms955 (39.3%)297 (17.5%)
8 or more Rooms657 (27.0%)81 (4.8%)
Total2,432 (100.0%)1,692 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Riverton

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Riverton
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,068 (85.0%)873 (51.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)35 (2.1%)
Electricity250 (10.3%)763 (45.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels105 (4.3%)21 (1.2%)
No Fuel Used9 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,432 (100.0%)1,692 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Riverton

Household Vehicle Usage in Riverton
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle88 (3.6%)258 (15.2%)
1 Vehicle594 (24.4%)784 (46.3%)
2 Vehicles1,082 (44.5%)540 (31.9%)
3 or more Vehicles668 (27.5%)110 (6.5%)
Total2,432 (100.0%)1,692 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Riverton

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Riverton

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,1941,238
Median Property Value$191,300$198,100
Median Household Income$64,009$64
Monthly Housing Costs$461$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,384$21

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Riverton

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Riverton
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000149 (12.5%)44 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99962 (5.2%)83 (6.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999840 (70.4%)950 (76.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99998 (8.2%)161 (13.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99945 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,194 (100.0%)1,238 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Riverton

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Riverton
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00029 (2.4%)7 (0.6%)
$10,000 to $24,999126 (10.5%)30 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999127 (10.6%)42 (3.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999159 (13.3%)120 (9.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999331 (27.7%)218 (17.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999154 (12.9%)290 (23.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999159 (13.3%)258 (20.8%)
$150,000 or more109 (9.1%)216 (17.4%)
Total1,194 (100.0%)1,238 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Riverton

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Riverton
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x414 (34.7%)68,036 (5,495.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x240 (20.1%)293 (23.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x138 (11.6%)327 (26.4%)
4.0x or more383 (32.1%)273 (22.1%)
Total1,194 (100.0%)1,238 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Riverton

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Riverton
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800204 (17.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499461 (38.6%)82 (6.6%)
$800 to $1,499464 (38.9%)725 (58.6%)
Total1,194 (100.0%)1,238 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Riverton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Riverton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Riverton
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years636 (87.7%)89 (12.3%)
6 to 18 Years1,813 (83.9%)349 (16.1%)
19 to 25 Years693 (68.8%)315 (31.2%)
26 to 34 Years857 (74.7%)291 (25.4%)
35 to 44 Years1,033 (80.3%)253 (19.7%)
45 to 54 Years951 (73.6%)341 (26.4%)
55 to 64 Years983 (81.7%)220 (18.3%)
65 to 74 Years854 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older701 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,521 (82.1%)1,858 (17.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Riverton

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Riverton
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born636 (87.7%)89 (12.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,813 (83.9%)349 (16.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen693 (68.8%)315 (31.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Riverton

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Riverton
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,074 (84.6%)195 (15.4%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,771 (71.9%)694 (28.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,177 (85.4%)371 (14.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,437 (77.8%)411 (22.2%)
$100,000 and over1,956 (93.8%)129 (6.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Riverton

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Riverton
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6347 (47.9%)306 (42.2%)
6 to 18 Years699 (32.3%)1,131 (52.3%)
19 to 25 Years66 (6.6%)627 (62.2%)
25 to 34 Years292 (25.4%)602 (52.4%)
35 to 44 Years184 (14.3%)899 (69.9%)
45 to 54 Years153 (11.8%)856 (66.2%)
55 to 64 Years286 (23.8%)748 (62.2%)
65 to 74 Years829 (97.1%)412 (48.2%)
75 Years and over701 (100.0%)386 (55.1%)
Total3,557 (34.3%)5,967 (57.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Riverton

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Riverton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years37 (3.8%)16 (1.6%)
18 to 34 Years133 (11.3%)101 (8.2%)
35 to 64 Years385 (20.7%)364 (18.9%)
65 to 74 Years104 (23.4%)91 (22.3%)
75 Years and over121 (45.7%)219 (50.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Riverton

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Riverton: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years64 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years64 (3.5%)59 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years55 (12.4%)46 (11.3%)
75 Years and over101 (38.1%)110 (25.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Riverton: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (0.6%)25 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years73 (3.9%)83 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years7 (1.6%)26 (6.4%)
75 Years and over18 (6.8%)128 (29.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Riverton: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years37 (3.8%)16 (1.6%)
18 to 34 Years65 (5.5%)72 (5.8%)
35 to 64 Years168 (9.1%)160 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years7 (1.6%)18 (4.4%)
75 Years and over26 (9.8%)31 (7.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Riverton: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years24 (2.0%)10 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years191 (10.3%)185 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years60 (13.5%)91 (22.3%)
75 Years and over56 (21.1%)125 (28.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Riverton: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years23 (2.0%)23 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years63 (3.4%)35 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)8 (2.0%)
75 Years and over6 (2.3%)15 (3.4%)

Technology Access in Riverton

Computing Device Access in Riverton

Computing Device Access in Riverton
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,82268.4%
Smartphone3,36081.5%
Tablet2,07750.4%
No Computing Device4079.9%
Total4,124100.0%

Internet Access in Riverton

Internet Access in Riverton
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home2,98172.3%
Cellular Data Only43410.5%
Satellite Internet1593.9%
No Internet56713.8%
Total4,124100.0%

Riverton Summary

Riverton, Wyoming is a small city located in the Wind River Valley of Fremont County. It is the county seat and the largest city in the county. The city is situated on the banks of the Wind River, which is a tributary of the Green River. The city is located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains and is surrounded by the Wind River Indian Reservation.

History

The area that is now Riverton was first inhabited by the Shoshone and Arapaho tribes. The first white settlers arrived in the area in the late 1800s. The town was originally called “Riverside” and was established in 1906. The name was changed to Riverton in 1909.
The city was incorporated in 1910 and was the first city in Wyoming to be incorporated under the state’s new home rule law. The city was originally a farming and ranching community, but in the 1920s, oil and gas were discovered in the area. This led to an economic boom in the city and the population grew rapidly.
The city was also home to a large military base during World War II. The base was closed in the 1950s, but the city continued to grow and prosper.

Geography

Riverton is located in the Wind River Valley of Fremont County. The city is situated on the banks of the Wind River, which is a tributary of the Green River. The city is surrounded by the Wind River Indian Reservation.
The city has a total area of 8.2 square miles, of which 8.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The city is located at an elevation of 4,890 feet above sea level.

Economy

The economy of Riverton is largely based on agriculture, oil and gas, and tourism. The city is home to several large agricultural operations, including cattle ranches, wheat farms, and potato farms.
The oil and gas industry is also a major contributor to the local economy. The city is home to several oil and gas companies, including Anadarko Petroleum Corporation and Chevron Corporation.
Tourism is also an important part of the local economy. The city is home to several attractions, including the Wind River Indian Reservation, the Wind River Casino, and the Wind River Canyon.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Riverton was 10,615. The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 0.7% African American, 8.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,944, and the median income for a family was $50,919. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Riverton?
Total Population of Riverton is 10,733.
What is the Total Male Population of Riverton?
Total Male Population of Riverton is 5,275.
What is the Total Female Population of Riverton?
Total Female Population of Riverton is 5,458.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Riverton?
There are 96.65 Males per 100 Females in Riverton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Riverton?
There are 103.47 Females per 100 Males in Riverton.
What is the Median Population Age in Riverton?
Median Population Age in Riverton is 36.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Riverton
Average Family Size in Riverton is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Riverton
Average Household Size in Riverton is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Riverton?
Per Capita income in Riverton is $25,653.
What is the Median Family Income in Riverton?
Median Family Income in Riverton is $70,804.
What is the Median Household income in Riverton?
Median Household Income in Riverton is $50,861.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Riverton?
Income or Wage Gap in Riverton is 3.5%.
Women in Riverton earn 96.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Riverton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Riverton is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Riverton?
There are 5,447 People in the Labor Forcein in Riverton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Riverton?
65.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Riverton.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Riverton?
Unemployment Rate in Riverton is 7.1%.