Riverton
City in Fremont County, Wyoming

Riverton is a city in Fremont County, Wyoming, with 10,682 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,951 ft (1,509 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Arapahoe, 4.7 miles SW.
- 10,682residents (2020 Census)
- 4,951 ftelevation · 1,509 m
- 10.4 sq miland area · 26.8 km²
- 1,031 / sq mipopulation density
- 82501ZIP code
About Riverton
Riverton is a city in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States. The city's population was 10,682 at the 2020 census, making it the most populous city in the county.
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Living in Riverton
- Median household income
- $55,208
- Median home value
- $219,400
- Median rent
- $921/mo
- Median age
- 35.1
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Riverton had 10,682 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,682 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,031 per sq mi (398 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Riverton at a glance
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
|---|---|
| County | Fremont County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,682 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.36 sq mi (26.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,951 ft (1,509 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0263° N, 108.3813° W |
| ZIP code | 82501 |
| Official website | riverton.wyoming.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5666220 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Riverton
- Arapahoe4.7 mi SW
- Hudson13.3 mi SW
- Johnstown16.7 mi W
- Ethete17.4 mi W
- Shoshoni20.1 mi NE
- Pavillion21.6 mi NW
- Lander22.2 mi SW
- Boulder Flats22.5 mi W
- Fort Washakie27.3 mi W
- Atlantic City40.4 mi SW
- East Thermopolis43.7 mi N
- Thermopolis43.8 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Riverton
What county is Riverton in?
Riverton is in Fremont County, Wyoming.
What is the population of Riverton, WY?
10,682 people lived in Riverton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Riverton, WY?
The ZIP code of Riverton is 82501.
What is the elevation of Riverton?
4,951 feet (1,509 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Riverton?
Arapahoe (4.7 mi), Hudson (13.3 mi), Johnstown (16.7 mi), Ethete (17.4 mi), Shoshoni (20.1 mi).
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