Riverton, WY Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Riverton was 10,776, a 0.13% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Riverton's population was 10,762, an increase of 0.80% compared to a population of 10,677 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Riverton, WY population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Riverton increased by 1,500. In this period, the peak population was 11,034 in the year 2016. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 9,276 - -
2001 9,217 -59 -0.64%
2002 9,330 113 1.23%
2003 9,359 29 0.31%
2004 9,335 -24 -0.26%
2005 9,470 135 1.45%
2006 9,644 174 1.84%
2007 9,838 194 2.01%
2008 10,081 243 2.47%
2009 10,313 232 2.3%
2010 10,780 467 4.53%
2011 10,870 90 0.83%
2012 11,025 155 1.43%
2013 11,033 8 0.07%
2014 10,957 -76 -0.69%
2015 10,923 -34 -0.31%
2016 11,034 111 1.02%
2017 10,941 -93 -0.84%
2018 10,888 -53 -0.48%
2019 10,858 -30 -0.28%
2020 10,677 -181 -1.67%
2021 10,762 85 0.8%
2022 10,776 14 0.13%
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Riverton, WY population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Riverton's population increased by 1,504 (16.21%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Riverton's population decreased by 103 (0.96%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Riverton's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Riverton's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 10,776. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Riverton's population peaked in year 2016 at 11,034.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Riverton's population was lowest in year 2001 at 9,217.

Riverton, WY annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Riverton grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 8 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Riverton had an average annual population growth rate of 0.74% per year. Overall the population grew 16.17% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Riverton's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Riverton's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.74% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 99. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Riverton's population grew the most with an increase of 467 (4.53%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Riverton's population declined the most with a negative growth of 181 (-1.67%).

Things to know

Is Riverton, WY population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Riverton's population increased by 99 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 85 (0.80%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 14 (0.13%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Riverton, WY changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Riverton decreased by 257 (2.33%). The population was highest at 11,034 in the year 2016 and lowest at 10,677 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.23%.

References

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Riverton, WY Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Riverton population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Riverton across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Riverton was 10,776, a 0.13% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Riverton population was 10,762, an increase of 0.80% compared to a population of 10,677 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Riverton increased by 1,500. In this period, the peak population was 11,034 in the year 2016. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Riverton population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Riverton is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Riverton population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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