Riverton, Washington Facts
| Area | 2.1 mi² |
| Population | 12,724 |
| Male Population | 6,653 (52.3%) |
| Female Population | 6,071 (47.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +92.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +10.9% |
| Median Age | 32.1 years (Male: 32.1, Female: 32) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.48427, -122.29457 |
| Zip Codes | 98168 |
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Riverton, Washington Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,619 | 9,250 | 11,471 | 13,243 | 12,724 | 13,125 | 13,677 |
| Population Density | 3,189.4 / mi² | 4,457.2 / mi² | 5,527.4 / mi² | 6,381.3 / mi² | 6,131.2 / mi² | 6,324.4 / mi² | 6,590.4 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridRiverton, Washington Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 10.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton, Washington | +92.2% | +37.6% | +10.9% |
| Washington (state) | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Riverton, Washington Median Age
Median Age: 32.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton, Washington | 32.1 yrs | 32 yrs | 32.1 yrs |
| Washington (state) | 37.9 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Riverton, Washington Population Density
Population Density: 6,131 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton, Washington | 12,724 | 2.075 sq mi | 6,131 / mi² |
| Washington (state) | 7.1 million | 71,298.1 sq mi | 99.7 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Riverton, Washington Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Riverton, Washington CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton, Washington | 188,589 tn | 14.82 tn | 90,873 tons/mi² |
| Washington (state) | 122,068,941 tn | 17.17 tn | 1,712.1 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Riverton, Washington CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 188,589 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.82 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 90,873 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12/19 | 9:53 AM | 3.45 | 46.7 km | 31,010 m | 4km WNW of Monroe, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/17 | 7:35 AM | 3.47 | 24.7 km | 24,060 m | 1km ENE of Enetai, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/17 | 8:14 AM | 3.38 | 24.2 km | 24,500 m | 1km ESE of Enetai, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 5/3/17 | 7:20 PM | 3.31 | 24.8 km | 26,510 m | 1km S of Enetai, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/16 | 5:17 PM | 3 | 29 km | 24,220 m | 3km SSW of Fall City, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/14 | 8:29 PM | 3.02 | 19.6 km | 23,808 m | 6km W of Federal Way, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 9/5/13 | 7:09 AM | 3.02 | 34.9 km | 26,187 m | 2km N of Indianola, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 8/20/13 | 6:41 PM | 3.6 | 34.5 km | 13,260 m | 2km NNE of Key Center, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 9/22/11 | 8:22 PM | 3.2 | 19.6 km | 30,893 m | Seattle-Tacoma urban area, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 6/15/11 | 1:52 AM | 3 | 30.4 km | 31,735 m | Seattle-Tacoma urban area, Washington | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Riverton, Washington
Riverton is a census-designated place (CDP) in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 6,407 at the 2010 census. Riverton was formerly part of the Riverton-Boulevard Park CDP, which was split up for the 2010 census into Riverton an..
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