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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Richton Park

Illinois · 10,523 residents · 4.392 sq mi
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Richton Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $38,721. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 2,010 residents. Median home value is $74,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

10,523
−16%vs 2000
vs 12,533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,396 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 2,854 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.8
−5%vs 2000
vs 33.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$38,721
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,299 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,064
−33%vs 2000
vs $22,626 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.4%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$74,500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $120,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$533
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $694 in 2000
US average: $450
60.1%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.7% in 2000
39.9% rent
1.9
−23%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(7,839)
Black22.2%(2,335)
Hispanic / Latino3%(312)
Asian1.8%(185)
Other1.6%(164)
Diversity Score53.6%(5,640)
54
−17%vs 2000
vs 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.4%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.9%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.4 min
−12%vs 2000
vs 32.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richton Park, Illinois?

Richton Park, Illinois has about 10,523 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Richton Park, Illinois earns about $38,721 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 $74,500, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Richton Park, Illinois?

About 22.4% 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 4.4% of people in Richton Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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