Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Riverton, UT Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

45,457

Median Agei

34.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.1%37,326

Hispanic/Latino

10.5%4,765

Two or More

3.2%1,446

Asian

2%887

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.8%346

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%286

Other

0.5%246

Black

0.3%155

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%663

High School Diploma

16.7%4,776

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%2,516

Some College (1+ yr)

15.6%4,457

Associate's Degree

13%3,698

Bachelor's Degree

25.8%7,352

Master's Degree

9.5%2,714

Professional Degree

1.8%516

Doctorate

0.6%181

HS or Higher

94.2%

BA or Higher

37.7%

Graduate+

12%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$592,700

Median Renti

$2,137

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84.9%11,651

Renter-Occupied

15.1%2,076

Total Units

14,406

Homeownership

84.9%

Vacancy Rate

4.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.9%227

$50K–$100K

1%113

$100K–$150K

0.6%73

$150K–$200K

0.6%71

$200K–$300K

0.9%106

$300K–$500K

30.5%3,558

$500K–$1M

58.8%6,848

$1M+

5.6%655

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

363

$1,500–$2,000

455

$2,000+

1,145

Year Built

2020 or later

2.8%405

2010–2019

20%2,883

2000–2009

30.3%4,363

1990–1999

26.2%3,775

1980–1989

8.3%1,191

1970–1979

8%1,157

1960–1969

2.2%321

1950–1959

1.1%157

1940–1949

0.4%64

1939 or earlier

0.6%90

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

89.1%12,225

Electricity

9%1,238

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%169

Solar

0.7%95

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$126,910

Mean Household Incomei

$146,801

Per Capita Incomei

$44,277

Poverty Ratei

3.6%

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

23,798

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.1%152

$10K–$15K

1%134

$15K–$20K

0.7%95

$20K–$25K

0.9%119

$25K–$30K

1.4%199

$30K–$35K

1.1%149

$35K–$40K

1.9%257

$40K–$45K

1.7%227

$45K–$50K

3.3%452

$50K–$60K

3.8%528

$60K–$75K

7.5%1,023

$75K–$100K

12.3%1,682

$100K–$125K

12.4%1,696

$125K–$150K

11.3%1,557

$150K–$200K

16.9%2,322

$200K+

22.8%3,135

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$526/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers24 homes82% occupied$620/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 811 homes100% occupied$322/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $126,910/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $38K/yr

86.3%

Very low income$38K–$63K/yr

8.9%

Low income$63K–$102K/yr

4.8%

Who Receives This Housing

58.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

33.1% of subsidized households are minority

46.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,6835.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

647

India

172

Philippines

United Kingdom

China

Korea

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

22,696

Avg. Commutei

24.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

22,940

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

942(3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.1%Insured

3.9%Uninsured

Riverton, UT Population, Income & Demographics 2026