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Richton Park

Illinois · 12,775 residents · 4.392 sq mi
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Richton Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,777. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $147,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,775
+2%since 2000
from 12,533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,909 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,854 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+20%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,777
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,299 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,756
+27%since 2000
from $22,626 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance22.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical22.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,200
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,057
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $694 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.6%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
45.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−7%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.3%(804)
Black86%(10,988)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(542)
Asian0.7%(94)
Other2.9%(369)
Diversity Score32%(4,089)
Diversity Score
32
−51%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.3 min
+18%since 2000
from 32.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 75.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.1%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richton Park, Illinois?

Richton Park, Illinois has about 12,775 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Richton Park, Illinois earns about $63,777 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 $147,200, and the typical rent is about $1,057 a month.

How educated are people in Richton Park, Illinois?

About 28.1% 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 11.4% 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 2,252 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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