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Population Review

Riverton, Wyoming Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Riverton, Wyoming is 10,803 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 9th-largest city in Wyoming. The median household income is $56,280, the median home value is $204,900, and the median age is 35.7.

The population has grown 1.7% since 2010 (10,775 → 10,953).

10,803

Population

1043

People / sq mi

$56,280

Median Income

$204,900

Median Home Value

Riverton covers 10.4 sq mi of land at 1043 people per square mile.

About Riverton, WY

Riverton is a city in Wyoming with a population of 10,803. It ranks #9 among cities in Wyoming by population. The median age is 35.7, younger than the national median. The population is 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

The median household income in Riverton is $56,280, below the US median of $74,580. 6.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $204,900, with monthly rent averaging $885. The homeownership rate of 57.6% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Riverton reflects 22.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 15.0 minutes each way.

Riverton city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Riverton city had a population of 10,775 in 2010 and 10,953 in 2024, a 1.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,020 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: 0.12%.

2013 · 11K20102024

10,953

Population (2024)

10,775

Population (2010)

11,020

Peak (2013)

0.12%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201010,775
201110,861
201211,014
201311,020
201410,941
201510,904
201611,014
201710,919
201810,852
201910,772
202010,693
202110,771
202210,881
202310,964
202410,953

Race & Ethnicity

White77.4%
Black or African American0.8%
Asian0.5%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)13.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$56,280

Median Household Income

$27,758

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$204,900

Median Home Value

$885

Median Rent

57.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.4%

High School+

22.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.6%

Drive Alone

78.4%

Public Transit

4.6%

Work From Home

15.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

42.9%

Foreign Born

94.5%

Non-English at Home

8.7%

Veterans

16.4%

With Disability

84.9%

Health Insurance

90.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management26.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services11.5%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate7.9%
Construction6.6%
Public Administration6.3%
Retail Trade5.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.6%
Agriculture & Mining4.7%
Manufacturing4.0%
Information3.2%
Transportation & Warehousing2.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Riverton, Wyoming has a population of 10,803 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 9th-largest city in Wyoming.

The median household income in Riverton, Wyoming is $56,280, with 6.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Riverton, Wyoming is $204,900, with median monthly rent at $885 and a homeownership rate of 57.6%.

The median age in Riverton, Wyoming is 35.7 years. The population is 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

The population has grown 1.7% since 2010 (10,775 → 10,953).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.