Riverton Meadows Facts
| Area | 4.9 mi² |
| Population | 13,541 |
| Male Population | 6,762 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 6,779 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +156.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +26.6% |
| Median Age | 25.6 years (Male: 25, Female: 26.1) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 40.52495, -111.97383 |
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Riverton Meadows Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,283 | 7,947 | 10,695 | 12,921 | 13,541 |
| Population Density | 1,083.8 / mi² | 1,630.3 / mi² | 2,194.1 / mi² | 2,650.7 / mi² | 2,777.9 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Riverton Meadows Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 20.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton Meadows | +144.6% | +62.6% | +20.8% |
| Utah | +140.6% | +72.3% | +36.1% |
| United States | +46.9% | +27.2% | +13.7% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Riverton Meadows Median Age
Median Age: 25.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton Meadows | 25.6 yrs | 26.1 yrs | 25 yrs |
| Utah | 29.2 yrs | 29.7 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Riverton Meadows Population Density
Population Density: 2,778 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton Meadows | 13,541 | 4.875 sq mi | 2,778 / mi² |
| Utah | 3.1 million | 84,897.8 sq mi | 36 / 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 Meadows Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 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 Meadows CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton Meadows | 222,934 tn | 16.46 tn | 45,734.4 tons/mi² |
| Utah | 53,484,552 tn | 17.51 tn | 630 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 Meadows CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 222,934 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.46 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 45,734.4 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/23/19 | 9:31 AM | 3.1 | 6 km | 8,550 m | 1km SSW of Bluffdale, Utah | usgs.gov |
| 2/15/19 | 12:09 PM | 3.7 | 7.2 km | 8,590 m | 3km SSW of Bluffdale, Utah | usgs.gov |
| 2/15/19 | 12:02 PM | 3.18 | 7.2 km | 8,760 m | 2km S of Bluffdale, Utah | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/17 | 5:21 PM | 3.28 | 36.5 km | 10,960 m | 4km S of Summit Park, Utah | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/16 | 3:45 PM | 3.19 | 8.2 km | 10,290 m | 6km SW of Bluffdale, Utah | usgs.gov |
| 12/29/14 | 6:56 AM | 3.17 | 94.4 km | 2,270 m | 12km WSW of Nephi, Utah | usgs.gov |
| 12/29/14 | 6:08 AM | 3.66 | 95.6 km | 3,850 m | 12km WSW of Nephi, Utah | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/14 | 4:34 AM | 3.3 | 47.4 km | 11,900 m | 16km E of Centerville, Utah | usgs.gov |
| 4/20/14 | 3:22 AM | 3.23 | 21.4 km | 7,360 m | 8km NE of Tooele, Utah | usgs.gov |
| 3/14/14 | 4:03 PM | 3.2 | 59.9 km | 14,020 m | 5km S of Francis, Utah | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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