Riverton, WY is a small town in Fremont County that has a population of 10,619 people. With a population density of 911 people per square mile, Riverton is a close-knit community with plenty of businesses, outdoor activities, and organizations to make the locals feel at home. Some popular local businesses include Riverton Auto Supply, which provides auto parts and services; Wallop’s Hometown Market & Deli for grocery needs; and Zephyr Brewing Company for craft beer. Year-round outdoor activities include camping at Boysen State Park, golfing at Wind River Golf Course, and skiing at White Pine Resort. Other local organizations include The Center for Change which works to empower women in the community; and the Senior Citizens Center that provides resources for seniors. Riverton also has an active sports scene with teams like the Riverton Wolverines youth football program and the Riverton RoughRiders semi-pro football team. For entertainment seekers looking to enjoy some exciting events, there are rodeos held every summer as well as the Big Horn Bash music festival each July.
The population in Riverton is 10,619. There are 894 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Riverton is 37.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Riverton is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Riverton
- 44.9% are married
- 18.5% are divorced
- 27.6% are married with children
- 20.2% have children, but are single
Race in Riverton
- 77.7% are White
- 0.9% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 6.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 12.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander