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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Riverton

New Jersey · 2,775 residents · 0.662 sq mi
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Riverton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $45,030. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $147,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,775
+1%vs 2000
vs 2,759 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,192 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 4,168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.6
−10%vs 2000
vs 41.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Riverton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,030
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,977 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$21,065
−30%vs 2000
vs $30,223 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.4%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$147,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $156,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$565
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $695 in 2000
US average: $450
76.3%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 76.3% in 2000
23.7% rent
3.3
+23%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,670)
Black3.2%(89)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0.2%(5)
Diversity Score9.6%(265)
10
+8%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.8%
−6.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 36.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.5%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.0%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.9 min
+7%vs 2000
vs 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Riverton, New Jersey?

Riverton, New Jersey has about 2,775 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Riverton, New Jersey earns about $45,030 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 $147,500, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Riverton, New Jersey?

About 29.8% 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 3.4% of people in Riverton, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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