Riverton, WY Demographics

A map of Riverton's Population by Race

Riverton, Wyoming had a population of 10,682 in 2020. It was 70.9% White, 0.9% Black, 0.6% Asian, 9.9% Hispanic, 13.3% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Riverton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Riverton is the 10th most populous. 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's White Population

7,572 residents of Riverton identify as White, or 70.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Riverton slightly less than the White share of the population of Wyoming (81.4% White). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Riverton is ranked #184 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Riverton is more White than neighboring Arapahoe (14.6% White), Johnstown (44.9% White), and Ethete (4.5% White). Riverton is less White than neighboring Hudson (84.5% White), and Pavillion (84.8% White).

Riverton's Black Population

92 residents of Riverton identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Riverton roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Wyoming (0.8% Black). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Riverton is ranked #20 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

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

Riverton's Asian Population

62 residents of Riverton identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Riverton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wyoming (0.9% Asian). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Riverton is ranked #51 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Riverton is more Asian than neighboring Arapahoe (0.1% Asian), Hudson (0.2% Asian), Johnstown (0% Asian), Ethete (0.1% Asian), and Pavillion (0% Asian).

Riverton's Hispanic Population

1,053 residents of Riverton identify as Hispanic, or 9.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Riverton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Wyoming (10.2% Hispanic). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Riverton is ranked #57 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Riverton is more Hispanic than neighboring Arapahoe (4.4% Hispanic), Hudson (5.8% Hispanic), Johnstown (2.6% Hispanic), Ethete (2.4% Hispanic), and Pavillion (7.8% Hispanic).

Riverton's Native American/Other Population

1,419 residents of Riverton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 13.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Riverton slightly larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Wyoming (2.5% Native American/Other). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Riverton is ranked #8 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Riverton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hudson (3.9% Native American/Other), and Pavillion (1.3% Native American/Other). Riverton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Arapahoe (76.9% Native American/Other), Johnstown (45.8% Native American/Other), and Ethete (88.8% Native American/Other).

Riverton's Multiracial Population

484 residents of Riverton identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Riverton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wyoming (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Riverton is ranked #65 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Riverton is more Multiracial than neighboring Arapahoe (3.8% Multiracial), and Ethete (4.2% Multiracial). Riverton is less Multiracial than neighboring Hudson (5.3% Multiracial), Johnstown (6.6% Multiracial), and Pavillion (6.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.