Riverton, WY

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

39,434

0.698% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Barrasso

Republican Party

US Senator

Cynthia Lummis

Republican Party

US Representative

Harriet Hageman

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.9

1.04% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.5%

4.7% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$57,887

6.62% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$207,600

6.19% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

17,111

1.72% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Riverton, WY had a population of 39.4k people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $57,887. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Riverton, WY declined from 39,711 to 39,434, a −0.698% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,291 to $57,887, a 6.62% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Riverton, WY are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.9%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (18.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.65%), White (Hispanic) (2.57%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.93%).

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.

99.4% of the residents in Riverton, WY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Riverton, WY are Central Wyoming College (306 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Riverton, WY was $207,600, and the homeownership rate was 70.8%.

Most people in Riverton, WY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Riverton, WY was 2 cars per household.

Riverton, WY borders Casper, WY, Jackson, WY-ID, and Rock Springs, WY.

United States Wyoming

Population & Diversity

Riverton, WY is home to a population of 39.4k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.61% of Riverton, WY residents were born outside of the country (634 people).

In 2021, there were 3.65 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (27.2k people) in Riverton, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.44k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 1.44k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2021 Citizenship

99.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.4% of Riverton, WY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Riverton, WY was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Riverton, WY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Riverton, WY

White (Non-Hispanic)
27.2k ± 69
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
7.44k ± 237
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.44k ± 284

7.56%

Hispanic Population

2.98k people

7.56% of the people in Riverton, WY are hispanic (2.98k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Wyoming.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
7,687 ± 2,138 people
Canada
1,169 ± 839 people
China
1,008 ± 779 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wyoming was Mexico, the natal country of 7,687 Wyoming residents, followed by Canada with 1,169 and China with 1,008.

Foreign-Born Population

1.61%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

634 people

0.934%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

371 people

As of 2021, 1.61% of Riverton, WY residents (634 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Riverton, WY was 0.934%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Riverton, WY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
958 ± 138
Gulf War (2001-)
420 ± 138
Gulf War (1990s)
288 ± 94

Riverton, WY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Riverton, WY employs 17.1k people. The largest industries in Riverton, WY are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,573 people), Educational Services (2,360 people), and Retail Trade (1,810 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($69,375), Utilities ($69,306), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,627).

Males in Wyoming have an average income that is 1.48 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,803. The income inequality in Wyoming (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

17.1k

2021 Value

± 782

−1.72%

1 Year decline

± 6.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Riverton, WY declined at a rate of −1.72%, from 17.4k employees to 17.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Riverton, WY, are Management Occupations (2,024 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,531 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,323 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Riverton, WY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wyoming (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

17.1k

2021 Value

± 782

−1.72%

1 Year decline

± 6.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Riverton, WY declined at a rate of −1.72%, from 17.4k employees to 17.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Riverton, WY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,573 people), Educational Services (2,360 people), and Retail Trade (1,810 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,483

Median earning men ± $2,371

$29,983

Median earning women ± $1,799

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,000), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,512), and Public Administration ($58,831).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($46,534), Wholesale Trade ($43,661), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($39,167).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wyoming. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

521
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
285
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
209
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$246k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$70.6k
Retail Trade
$69.1k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wyoming to other states, or from other states to Wyoming.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wyoming product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $10.1B, followed by Crude petroleum ($5.07B) and Basic chemicals ($3.22B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wyoming products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$36.8B

2020 Value in Wyoming

$60.8B

Projected 2050 Value in Wyoming

65.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wyoming trade was $36.8B. This is expected to increase 65.1% to $60.8B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wyoming trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wyoming to other states, or from other states to Wyoming.

Most Common Trade Partners

Colorado
$5.39B
Utah
$4.21B
Nebraska
$2.61B

In 2020, the top outbound Wyoming domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Colorado with $5.39B, followed by Utah with $4.21B and Nebraska and $2.61B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wyoming shares with each state (excluding itself).

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (69.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.07%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wyoming for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wyoming

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John Barrasso

Senator from Wyoming

Assumed office on June 25, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the death of Craig L. Thomas.

Cynthia Lummis

Senator from Wyoming

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wyoming over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

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.

Education

In 2021, universities in Riverton, WY awarded 306 degrees. The student population of Riverton, WY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 785 male students and 985 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Riverton, WY are White (177 and 58.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (41 and 13.6%), Unknown (36 and 12%), and Two or More Races (19 and 6.31%).

The largest universities in Riverton, WY by number of degrees awarded are Central Wyoming College (306 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Riverton, WY are Registered Nursing (30 and 9.8%), General Health & Wellness (17 and 5.56%), and Equestrian Studies (13 and 4.25%).

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.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,770 students enrolled in Riverton, WY, 44.4% men and 55.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,066 records, of which 55.3% were women and 44.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Health & Wellness
16 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
12 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
30 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Riverton, WY was General Health & Wellness with 16 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Riverton, WY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Central Wyoming College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

306 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Wyoming College with 306 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 98 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Riverton, WY, which is 0.471 times less than the 208 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 177 degrees mean that there were 4.32 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 41 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($3,150) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,530) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.445% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.453% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (130k), Some college (119k), and Bachelors Degree (73.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Riverton, WY was $207,600 in 2021, which is 0.848 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $195,500 to $207,600, a 6.19% increase. The homeownership rate in Riverton, WY is 70.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Riverton, WY have an average commute time of 17.5 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 $57,887. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Riverton, WY was Teton County, WY with a value of $94,498, followed by Campbell County, WY and Sublette County, WY, with respective values of $87,547 and $82,342.

Housing

Property

$207,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,206

$10,252

Median Property Taxes

±$583

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Riverton, WY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Riverton, WY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.8%

Homeownership

2021

71.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.8% of the housing units in Riverton, WY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Riverton, WY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Riverton, WY was Teton County, WY with a value of $94,498, followed by Campbell County, WY and Sublette County, WY, with respective values of $87,547 and $82,342.

The following map shows all of the counties in Riverton, WY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,887

Median Household Income

± $3,338

14.5k

Number of Households

± 678

In 2021, the median household income of the 14.5k households in Riverton, WY grew to $57,887 from the previous year's value of $54,291.

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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Riverton, WY is from Wyoming.

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Wyoming

0.446

2020 Wage GINI in Wyoming

In 2021, the income inequality in Wyoming was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.804% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wyoming across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.2%)
Carpooled (9.25%)
Worked At Home (8.28%)

In 2021, 74.2% of workers in Riverton, WY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.25%) and those who worked at home (8.28%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Riverton, WY have a shorter commute time (17.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.04% of the workforce in Riverton, WY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Riverton, WY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Riverton, WY (5.21k out of 38.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

80.5% of the population of Riverton, WY has health coverage, with 38.3% on employee plans, 16.2% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 10% on non-group plans, and 2.02% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wyoming see 1398 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.64% decrease from the previous year (1466 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1441 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 271 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,398 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wyoming

Primary care physicians in Wyoming see an average of 1,398 patients per year. This represents a 4.64% decrease from the previous year (1,466 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wyoming in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.1% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

19.5%

Uninsured

38.3%

Employer Coverage

16.2%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

10%

Non-Group

2.02%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Riverton, WY grew by 1.29% from 19.3% to 19.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Riverton, WY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.