City · Utah
Riverton, Utah
Riverton, city, in Salt Lake County, Utah. Riverton had 47,395 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 45,285 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 45,457 (±44). GEOID 4964340.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
47,395
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 45,285 · ACS 2020-2024: 45,457 ±44
Median household income
$126,910
±$7,558 (90% margin)
Utah: $95,166
Median home value
$592,700
±$20,115 (90% margin)
Utah: $489,400
Median gross rent
$2,137
±$225 (90% margin)
Utah: $1,496
Where is Riverton and what county is it in?
Riverton is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah. It covers 12.6 square miles of land, 3,593 residents per square mile in 2020.
Riverton is in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Riverton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 47,395 people lived in Riverton on July 1, 2025, up 4.6% since 2020, slower than Utah (+8.2%). The 2020 Census counted 45,285 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 45,457 (±44).
| Measure | Riverton | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 45,457 ±44 | 1,196,523 | +2,207 |
| Households | 13,727 ±519 | 426,245 | +2,023 |
| Average household size | 3.30 ±0.12 | 2.77 | −0.39 |
| Housing units | 14,406 ±601 | 449,662 | +2,413 |
Riverton's population since 2000
From 25,011 in 2000 to 47,395 in 2025: up 89.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Riverton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Riverton?
The median resident of Riverton is 34.4 years old; 30.8% are under 18 and 10.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.5%. 5.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Riverton | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.4 ±1.7 | 34.0 | +3.5 |
| Under 18 years | 30.8% ±1.7 pts | 25.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.8% ±1.6 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Male | 50.8% ±1.6 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.5% ±2.4 pts | 20.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.1% ±3.0 pts | 66.6% | −5.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±0.8 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±1.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.9% ±1.8 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.8% ±2.0 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.0% ±0.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| With a disability | 9.0% ±1.3 pts | 10.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.9% ±1.1 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.2% ±1.6 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 37.7% ±2.7 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.0% ±1.6 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.3% ±2.1 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±1.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Riverton earn?
Half of Riverton's 13,727 households earn less than $126,910 a year (±$7,558), against $97,494 in Salt Lake County and $95,166 in Utah. In 2015-2019 it was $125,062 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Riverton | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $126,910 ±$7,558 | $97,494 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $146,801 ±$6,037 | $124,982 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,277 ±$1,818 | $45,106 | +$4,980 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.6% ±1.4 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.4% ±2.2 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.0% ±1.0 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% ±1.5 pts | 98.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.5% ±1.9 pts | 93.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Riverton?
Owners occupy 84.9% of Riverton's occupied homes and renters 15.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $592,700 by its owner (±$20,115). The median renter pays $2,137 a month including utilities, and 31.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Riverton | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $592,700 ±$20,115 | $525,700 | +$162,449 |
| Median gross rent | $2,137 ±$225 | $1,592 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.0% ±12.3 pts | 38.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,239 ±$78 | $2,124 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.9% ±3.8 pts | 66.1% | −5.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 15.1% ±3.8 pts | 33.9% | – |
| Housing units | 14,406 ±601 | 449,662 | +2,413 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% ±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.9% ±5.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.1% ±2.9 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.8% ±1.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 20.0% ±3.3 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.7% ±1.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Riverton building?
Builders took permits for 364 new housing units in Riverton in 2025 (89 in single-family houses), 7.7 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Utah.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Riverton work and get to work?
63.1% of Riverton's workers drive alone and 23.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | Riverton | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.0% ±2.6 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% ±1.6 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 63.1% ±3.4 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.4% ±2.7 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8% ±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.5% ±3.1 pts | 19.7% | +15.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.8 min ±1.2 | 22.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Riverton?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Riverton, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $84,269 (Tract 1146.02) to $174,904 (Tract 1130.16).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1130.16Salt Lake County | 8,131 | $174,904 |
| Tract 1130.17Salt Lake County | 6,441 | $117,034 |
| Tract 1130.14Salt Lake County | 5,839 | $106,298 |
| Tract 1130.13Salt Lake County | 5,547 | $150,426 |
| Tract 1146.01Salt Lake County | 5,217 | $117,159 |
| Tract 1131.11Salt Lake County | 4,669 | $105,549 |
| Tract 1131.13Salt Lake County | 10,966 | $121,392 |
| Tract 1146.02Salt Lake County | 2,399 | $84,269 |
| Tract 1131.10Salt Lake County | 4,993 | $115,562 |
| Tract 1131.09Salt Lake County | 4,883 | $144,158 |
| Tract 1151.09Salt Lake County | 9,591 | $99,444 |
| Tract 1128.26Salt Lake County | 5,513 | $166,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Riverton) · Census block assignment files
How does Riverton compare with other places in Utah?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Riverton is the 868th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 21st-most populous of 255 in Utah.
Riverton ranks 33rd of 165 places in Utah with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 21st | 255 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 86th | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 23rd | 167 |
| Median household income | 33rd | 165 |
| Per capita income | 41st | 167 |
| Median home value | 45th | 167 |
| Median gross rent | 16th | 155 |
| Poverty rate | 98th | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 67th | 166 |
| Median age | 64th | 167 |
| Owner-occupied share | 57th | 167 |
| Work from home | 25th | 146 |
| Travel time to work | 37th | 167 |
Riverton's figures with every place in Utah (CSV)
Every place in Utah, sortable · Compare Riverton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Riverton?
7 of the 57 figures for Riverton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Riverton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Riverton.