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Richton Park

Illinois · 12,483 residents (2025 est.) · 4.392 sq mi
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Richton Park has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,554. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $220,900. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,521
Unchangedsince 2000
from 12,533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,851 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,854 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.6
+34%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:12,483 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024Richton Park
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,554
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,299 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,125
+73%since 2000
from $22,626 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
+21%since 2010
from 0.378 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,294
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $694 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
48.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+38%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
21
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic33.8%(4,232)
Black58.8%(7,374)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(484)
Asian1.5%(188)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.8%(8,126)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.8%(1,103)
Black87.6%(10,969)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(155)
Asian0.4%(47)
Other2%(247)
Diversity Score28%(3,509)
Diversity Score
28
−57%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+2%since 2000
from 32.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.8%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 75.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.7%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2012
from 8.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2017
from 74.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richton Park, Illinois?

Richton Park, Illinois has about 12,521 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richton Park, Illinois?

The typical household in Richton Park, Illinois earns about $64,554 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richton Park, Illinois expensive?

In Richton Park, Illinois, the median home is worth about $220,900, and the typical rent is about $1,294 a month.

How educated are people in Richton Park, Illinois?

About 29.3% of adults age 25 and over in Richton Park, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richton Park, Illinois?

About 8.8% of people in Richton Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richton Park, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Richton Park, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,998 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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