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Riverton

Illinois · 3,455 residents · 3.151 sq mi
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Riverton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $95,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,455
+13%since 2000
from 3,048 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,096 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 967 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Riverton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,250
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,531 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,543
+24%since 2000
from $20,678 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.316
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,900
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.4%
−28.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−8%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,996)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(28)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(82)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(3,323)
Black0.5%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(46)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other1%(36)
Diversity Score8%(277)
Diversity Score
8
+198%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+82%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.2%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
49.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverton, Illinois?

Riverton, Illinois has about 3,455 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverton, Illinois?

The typical household in Riverton, Illinois earns about $58,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverton, Illinois expensive?

In Riverton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $95,900, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Riverton, Illinois?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Riverton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverton, Illinois?

About 9.7% of people in Riverton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riverton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Riverton, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 796 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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