Riverton, CT Demographics

A map of Riverton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	291	149	91.5%	93.1%
Hispanic	27	4	8.5%	2.5%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	6	0.0%	3.8%

Riverton, Connecticut has an estimated population of 318, a dramatic increase from the 160 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.5% White, 8.5% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Riverton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Riverton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Riverton, that probability was 13.1% in 2020 and 15.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Riverton is ranked the 193rd most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Riverton was ranked the 204th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Riverton's White Population

291 residents of Riverton, or 91.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Riverton is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Riverton ranks 8th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverton's White population has grown by an estimated 95.3%. White residents' share of Riverton's population has decreased from 93.1% to 91.5%.

Riverton is more White than neighboring Winsted (82.1% White), Torrington (69.8% White), and Collinsville (84.7% White). Riverton is less White than neighboring Pleasant Valley (98.2% White), and New Hartford Center (96.4% White).

Riverton's Black Population

0 residents of Riverton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Riverton is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Riverton ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverton's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Riverton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Riverton is less Black than neighboring Winsted (2.9% Black), Torrington (5.6% Black), and Collinsville (1.8% Black).

Riverton's Asian Population

0 residents of Riverton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Riverton is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Riverton ranks 200th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Riverton's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Riverton is less Asian than neighboring Torrington (3.4% Asian), and Collinsville (5.2% Asian).

Riverton's Hispanic Population

27 residents of Riverton, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Riverton is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Riverton ranks 207th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 575.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Riverton's population has increased from 2.5% to 8.5%.

Riverton is more Hispanic than neighboring Pleasant Valley (0% Hispanic), New Hartford Center (3.6% Hispanic), and Collinsville (1.4% Hispanic). Riverton is less Hispanic than neighboring Winsted (8.9% Hispanic), and Torrington (16.1% Hispanic).

Riverton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Riverton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Riverton is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Riverton ranks 201st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverton's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Riverton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Riverton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Winsted (1.2% Native American/Other), Torrington (0.4% Native American/Other), and Collinsville (1% Native American/Other).

Riverton's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Riverton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Riverton is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Riverton ranks 107th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Riverton's population has decreased from 3.8% to 0.0%.

Riverton is less Multiracial than neighboring Pleasant Valley (1.8% Multiracial), Winsted (4.8% Multiracial), Torrington (4.6% Multiracial), and Collinsville (5.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.