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Riverton

New Jersey · 2,842 residents (2025 est.) · 0.662 sq mi
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Riverton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,198. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $363,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,770
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,759 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,184 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
−4%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,842 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Riverton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,198
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,977 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,503
+80%since 2000
from $30,223 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
−16%since 2010
from 0.420 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$363,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,431
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $695 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+13%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
13
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(2,625)
Black1.7%(46)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(30)
Asian0.8%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(244)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(2,202)
Black4.5%(125)
Hispanic / Latino10%(278)
Asian1.7%(46)
Other4.3%(119)
Diversity Score44.2%(1,225)
Diversity Score
44
+399%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+43%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.6%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 6.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−92.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2017
from 88.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverton, New Jersey?

Riverton, New Jersey has about 2,770 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverton, New Jersey?

The typical household in Riverton, New Jersey earns about $121,198 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverton, New Jersey expensive?

In Riverton, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $363,000, and the typical rent is about $1,431 a month.

How educated are people in Riverton, New Jersey?

About 47.1% of adults age 25 and over in Riverton, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverton, New Jersey?

About 1.4% of people in Riverton, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riverton, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Riverton, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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