Riverton, WY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
10,913
Unemployment
7.2%
Poverty
13.6%
Median Home
$156,700
Median Income
$50,408
Median Rent
$760
Riverton SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
3
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
10
Riverton, WY Crime Report
515
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,780.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
103.79%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Riverton / 100k People |
Wyoming / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 515 | 4,780.9 | 1,844.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 59 | 547.7 | 234.2 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 9.3 | 3.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 5 | 46.4 | 11.3 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 32 | 297.1 | 162.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 456 | 4,233.2 | 1,610.6 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 46 | 427.0 | 210.4 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 343 | 3,184.2 | 1,234.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 67 | 622.0 | 165.5 | 246.0 |
Riverton, WY Cost Of Living
94
Riverton's Overall Cost Of Living
Riverton's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Riverton | Wyoming | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 100 | 100 | |
| Services | 107 | 104 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 101 | 100 | |
| Health | 103 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 83 | 101 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 87 | 88 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 89 | 100 | |
Riverton, WY Photos
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Rankings for Riverton in Wyoming
Map Of Riverton, WY
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Population over time in Riverton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,913 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 11,069 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 11,113 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 11,044 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 10,915 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 10,902 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 10,810 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 10,646 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 10,487 | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 10,246 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Riverton
| Race | Riverton | WY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.4% | 83.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.6% | 0.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 8.5% | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 13.8% | 10.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Riverton
| Gender | Riverton | WY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 49.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 51.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Riverton for adults over 25
| Education | Riverton | WY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Riverton, Wyoming
| Income | Riverton | WY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.2% | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.9% | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.9% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.4% | 8.8% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 19.2% | 12.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.9% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.2% | 14.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.0% | 17.5% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.7% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.5% | 5.0% | 8.3% |
