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Riverton

New Jersey · 2,764 residents · 0.662 sq mi
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Riverton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,278. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $300,400. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,764
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,759 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,175 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+8%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Riverton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,278
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,977 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,409
+54%since 2000
from $30,223 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$300,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,310
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $695 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
22.5% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+13%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(2,370)
Black3.3%(92)
Hispanic / Latino5%(139)
Asian0.9%(24)
Other2.4%(66)
Diversity Score27.5%(759)
Diversity Score
27
+210%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+74%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.4%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverton, New Jersey?

Riverton, New Jersey has about 2,764 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Riverton, New Jersey earns about $100,278 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 $300,400, and the typical rent is about $1,310 a month.

How educated are people in Riverton, New Jersey?

About 45.4% 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 3.9% 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 11 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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