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Riverton

Illinois · 3,532 residents · 3.151 sq mi
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Riverton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,488. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $137,000. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,532
+16%since 2000
from 3,048 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,121 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 967 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+6%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Riverton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,488
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,531 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,678
+24%since 2000
from $20,678 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$894
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
36.9% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+122%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(3,137)
Black1.4%(48)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(83)
Asian0.5%(19)
Other0.3%(10)
Diversity Score11.7%(415)
Diversity Score
12
+335%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+133%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−21.5 ptssince 2011
from 78.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
59.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverton, Illinois?

Riverton, Illinois has about 3,532 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverton, Illinois?

The typical household in Riverton, Illinois earns about $34,488 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 $137,000, and the typical rent is about $894 a month.

How educated are people in Riverton, Illinois?

About 9.5% 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 20.6% 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 873 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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