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Richview

Illinois · 253 residents · 1.149 sq mi
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Richview has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,125. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 55 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $50,000. Households here earn about 48% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
253
−18%since 2000
from 308 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
220 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+16%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1762132512883261990201020202024Richview
2024208
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,125
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,436
+25%since 2000
from $15,546 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing11.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,000
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$518
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.4%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
13.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+28%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(293)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(6)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(244)
Black2.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.7%(20)
Diversity Score
8
−4%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
−2%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.3%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
55.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.9%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richview, Illinois?

Richview, Illinois has about 253 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richview, Illinois?

The typical household in Richview, Illinois earns about $29,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richview, Illinois expensive?

In Richview, Illinois, the median home is worth about $50,000, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Richview, Illinois?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Richview, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richview, Illinois?

About 20.7% of people in Richview, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richview, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Richview, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 60 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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