Riverton, WY Demographics

A map of Riverton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,633	7,572	70.3%	70.9%
Hispanic	1,301	1,053	12.0%	9.9%
Native American/Other	1,194	1,419	11.0%	13.3%
Multiracial	572	484	5.3%	4.5%
Asian	91	62	0.8%	0.6%
Black	65	92	0.6%	0.9%

Riverton, Wyoming has an estimated population of 10,856, a slight increase from the 10,682 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.3% White, 12.0% Hispanic, 11.0% Native American/Other, 5.3% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, and 0.6% Black. 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 slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Wyoming 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 46.8% in 2020 and 47.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Riverton is ranked the 9th most populous place in Wyoming, out of 205 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 10th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Riverton's White Population

7,633 residents of Riverton, or 70.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Riverton is considerably lower than in Wyoming overall, where 81.4% of the population is White. Riverton ranks 184th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverton's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Riverton's population has decreased from 70.9% to 70.3%.

Riverton is more White than neighboring Arapahoe (19.5% White), Johnstown (51.8% White), Ethete (6.4% White), and Pavillion (62.3% White). Riverton is less White than neighboring Hudson (85.5% White).

Riverton's Black Population

65 residents of Riverton, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Riverton is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 0.8% of the population is Black. Riverton ranks 21st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverton's Black population has declined by an estimated 29.3%. Black residents' share of Riverton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Riverton is more Black than neighboring Arapahoe (0.4% Black), Hudson (0% Black), Johnstown (0% Black), Ethete (0% Black), and Pavillion (0% Black).

Riverton's Asian Population

91 residents of Riverton, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Riverton is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Riverton ranks 59th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 46.8%. Asian residents' share of Riverton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Riverton is more Asian than neighboring Arapahoe (0% Asian), Hudson (0.2% Asian), Johnstown (0% Asian), Ethete (0% Asian), and Pavillion (0% Asian).

Riverton's Hispanic Population

1,301 residents of Riverton, or 12.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Riverton is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 10.7% of the population is Hispanic. Riverton ranks 57th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Riverton's population has increased from 9.9% to 12.0%.

Riverton is more Hispanic than neighboring Arapahoe (8.8% Hispanic), Hudson (5.7% Hispanic), Johnstown (0% Hispanic), Ethete (9.7% Hispanic), and Pavillion (11.9% Hispanic).

Riverton's Native American/Other Population

1,194 residents of Riverton, or 11.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Riverton is higher than in Wyoming overall, where 2.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Riverton ranks 8th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 15.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Riverton's population has decreased from 13.3% to 11.0%.

Riverton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hudson (4.2% Native American/Other). Riverton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Arapahoe (67.5% Native American/Other), Johnstown (44.7% Native American/Other), Ethete (83.9% Native American/Other), and Pavillion (15.7% Native American/Other).

Riverton's Multiracial Population

572 residents of Riverton, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Riverton is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Riverton ranks 66th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Riverton's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.3%.

Riverton is more Multiracial than neighboring Arapahoe (3.8% Multiracial), Hudson (4.2% Multiracial), Johnstown (3.6% Multiracial), and Ethete (0.1% Multiracial). Riverton is less Multiracial than neighboring Pavillion (10.1% 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.