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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Richton Park

Illinois · 12,533 residents · 4.392 sq mi
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Richton Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,299. Population has grown 19% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $120,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,533
+19%since 1990
from 10,523 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,854 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 2,396 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.3
+5%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024Richton Park
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,299
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,721 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,626
+50%since 1990
from $15,064 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.0%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$120,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $74,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$694
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $533 in 1990
US average: $602
65.7%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 60.1% in 1990
34.3% rent
2.5
+29%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(7,839)
Black22.2%(2,335)
Hispanic / Latino3%(312)
Asian1.8%(185)
Diversity Score53.6%(5,640)
2000
White, non-Hispanic33.8%(4,232)
Black58.8%(7,374)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(484)
Asian1.5%(188)
Diversity Score64.8%(8,126)
65
+21%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.4%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 22.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.4%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 84.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.5 min
+14%since 1990
from 28.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 12,533 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Richton Park, Illinois earns about $48,299 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 $120,100, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in Richton Park, Illinois?

About 25.4% 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 7.0% 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 2,010 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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