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Riverton, Utah, in Salt Lake county, is 6 miles SW of Sandy, Utah (center to center) and 347 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city is located in the Salt Lake City - Ogden metropolitan area. Riverton has a population of 25,011.
In Riverton, about 75% of adults are married. Lots of Riverton people are married off. Large households are normal in the city. Be careful driving in Riverton, since the city is home to many young children.
You'll notice more men than women in the city compared to most places.
In 2000, Riverton had a median family income of $65,330. People in Riverton generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Riverton than most places.
Residents of Riverton gave more campaign money ($2,000) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 95% of the housing units in Riverton. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Riverton, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Riverton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):
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