Riverton, WY

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2022 Population
10,733
1.07% 1-year growth
US Senator
John Barrasso
Republican Party
US Senator
Cynthia Lummis
Republican Party
US Representative
Harriet Hageman
Republican Party
2022 Median Age
36.4
1.89% 1-year decrease
2022 Poverty Rate
14.5%
7.33% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$50,861
1.37% 1-year decline
2022 Median Property Value
$194,600
15.9% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
5,062
3.64% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Riverton, WY had a population of 10.7k people with a median age of 36.4 and a median household income of $50,861. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Riverton, WY grew from 10,619 to 10,733, a 1.07% increase and its median household income declined from $51,565 to $50,861, a −1.37% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Riverton, WY are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.2%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (8.4%), White (Hispanic) (4.88%), Other (Hispanic) (4.58%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.58%).

None of the households in Riverton, WY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.9% of the residents in Riverton, WY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Riverton, WY are Central Wyoming College (337 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Riverton, WY was $194,600, and the homeownership rate was 59%.

Most people in Riverton, WY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Riverton, WY was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Riverton, WY is home to a population of 10.7k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.11% of Riverton, WY residents were born outside of the country (226 people).

In 2022, there were 8.59 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.75k people) in Riverton, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 902 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 524 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.9%
2022 Citizenship
98.6%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.9% of Riverton, WY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Riverton, WY was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Riverton, WY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    7.75k ± 368
  2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    902 ± 319
  3. White (Hispanic)
    524 ± 237
13.2%
Hispanic Population
1.42k people

In 2022, there were 8.59 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.75k people) in Riverton, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 902 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 524 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

13.2% of the people in Riverton, WY are hispanic (1.42k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Riverton, WY as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    7,502 ± 2,113 people
  2. China
    1,001 ± 776 people
  3. Canada
    993 ± 773 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wyoming was Mexico, the natal country of 7,502 Wyoming residents, followed by China with 1,001 and Canada with 993.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.11%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
226 people
2.32%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
246 people

As of 2022, 2.11% of Riverton, WY residents (226 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Riverton, WY was 2.32%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    198 ± 98
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    182 ± 84
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    107 ± 63

Riverton, WY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.09 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Riverton, WY employs 5.06k people. The largest industries in Riverton, WY are Educational Services (662 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (600 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (593 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($83,250), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($73,750), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($72,019).

Males in Wyoming have an average income that is 1.47 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,942. The income inequality in Wyoming (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

5.06k
2022 Value
± 463
3.64%
1 Year growth
± 12.6%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Riverton, WY grew at a rate of 3.64%, from 4.88k employees to 5.06k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Riverton, WY, are Management Occupations (614 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (585 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (434 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Riverton, WY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

5.06k
2022 Value
± 463
3.64%
1 Year growth
± 12.6%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Riverton, WY grew at a rate of 3.64%, from 4.88k employees to 5.06k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Riverton, WY, are Educational Services (662 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (600 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (593 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Riverton, WY, though some of these residents may live in Riverton, WY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$36,294
Median earning men ± $4,916
$30,468
Median earning women ± $3,752

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($75,268), Public Administration ($70,250), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($51,188), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,750), and Construction ($35,571).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.54%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 283k people employed in Wyoming. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wyoming.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 69.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.07%).

John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing the state of Wyoming. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Riverton, WY is currently represented by Harriet Hageman in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Wyoming

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John Barrasso
Senator from Wyoming1
Assumed office on June 25, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the death of Craig L. Thomas.
Cynthia Lummis
Senator from Wyoming2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021

John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing Wyoming.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Riverton, WY

Harriet Hageman
Wyoming at-large Representative
Republican Party

Riverton, WY is currently represented by Harriet Hageman (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Riverton, WY have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Riverton, WY awarded 337 degrees. The student population of Riverton, WY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 872 male students and 1,051 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Riverton, WY are White (220 and 65.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (42 and 12.6%), Unknown (31 and 9.28%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (27 and 8.08%).

The largest universities in Riverton, WY by number of degrees awarded are Central Wyoming College (337 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Riverton, WY are General Health & Wellness (30 and 8.9%), Registered Nursing (29 and 8.61%), and Computer & Computer Systems Technology (18 and 5.34%).

The median tuition cost in Riverton, WY for a public four year colleges is $3,150 for in-state students and $9,450 for out-of-state students.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,923 students enrolled in Riverton, WY, 45.3% men and 54.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,167 records, of which 54.6% were women and 45.4% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 29 degrees awarded
  2. 18 degrees awarded
  3. 29 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Riverton, WY was Registered Nursing with 29 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
337 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Wyoming College with 337 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 121 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Riverton, WY, which is 0.56 times less than the 216 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 220 degrees mean that there were 5.24 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 42 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($3,150) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,530) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.512% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.566% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (129k), Some college (119k), and Bachelors Degree (74.8k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Riverton, WY was $194,600 in 2022, which is 0.69 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $167,900 to $194,600, a 15.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Riverton, WY is 59%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Riverton, WY have an average commute time of 14.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Riverton, WY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Riverton, WY is $50,861. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Riverton, WY was Census Tract 9402.01 with a value of $74,408, followed by Census Tract 9404 and Census Tract 9405, with respective values of $56,864 and $44,704.

Property

$194,600
Median Property Value 2022
±$12,478
$2,432
Median Property Taxes
±$291

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Rent vs Own

59%
Homeownership
2022
74.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 59% of the housing units in Riverton, WY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 61.2%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9402.01
  2. Census Tract 9404
  3. Census Tract 9405

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Riverton, WY was Census Tract 9402.01 with a value of $74,408, followed by Census Tract 9404 and Census Tract 9405, with respective values of $56,864 and $44,704.

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Household Income

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$50,861
Median Household Income
± $3,279
4.12k
Number of Households
± 386

In 2022, the median household income of the 4.12k households in Riverton, WY declined from $50,861 from the previous year's value of $51,565.

The following chart displays the households in Riverton, WY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Riverton, WY is from Wyoming.
0.449
2022 Wage GINI in Wyoming
0.45
2021 Wage GINI in Wyoming

In 2022, the income inequality in Wyoming was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0943% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wyoming was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wyoming in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (77.7%)
  2. Carpooled (9.34%)
  3. Worked At Home (5.77%)

In 2022, 77.7% of workers in Riverton, WY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.34%) and those who worked at home (5.77%).

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Commute Time

14.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Riverton, WY have a shorter commute time (14.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.39% of the workforce in Riverton, WY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Riverton, WY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Riverton, WY have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

14.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Riverton, WY (1.48k out of 10.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Riverton, WY is White, followed by Hispanic and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

82.1% of the population of Riverton, WY has health coverage, with 43.4% on employee plans, 16.9% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 8.16% on non-group plans, and 1.95% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Fremont County, WY see 1268 patients per year on average, which represents a 9.78% increase from the previous year (1155 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1269 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 389 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,268 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Fremont County, WY

Primary care physicians in Fremont County, WY see an average of 1,268 patients per year. This represents a 9.78% increase from the previous year (1,155 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.8% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.3% were men and 53.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

17.9%
Uninsured
43.4%
Employer Coverage
16.9%
Medicaid
11.6%
Medicare
8.16%
Non-Group
1.95%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Riverton, WY grew by 19.7% from 15% to 17.9%.

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