Riverton, WY population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Riverton increased by 1,647. 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 | 2.30% |
| 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 | 10,680 | -178 | -1.64% |
| 2021 | 10,757 | 77 | 0.72% |
| 2022 | 10,870 | 113 | 1.05% |
| 2023 | 10,923 | 53 | 0.49% |
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Riverton, WY population from 2000 to 2023
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 100 (0.93%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Riverton's population increased by 243 (2.28%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Riverton's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 10,923.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Riverton's population peaked in year 2016 at 11,034.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Riverton's population was lowest in year 2001 at 9,217.
Riverton, WY annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Riverton grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Riverton had an average annual population growth rate of 0.77% per year. Overall the population grew 17.76% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Riverton annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.77% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Riverton population grew the most, with an increase of 467 people (a 4.53% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Riverton population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 178 people (a 1.64% year-on-year decline).
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 166 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 113 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 53 (0.49%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Riverton, WY changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Riverton decreased by 110 (1%). The population was highest at 11,034 in the year 2016 and lowest at 10,680 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.10%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)