Riverton, Illinois Population 2022
Riverton is a city located in Sangamon County Illinois. Riverton has a 2020 population of 3,356. Riverton is currently declining at a rate of -0.77% annually and its population has decreased by -3.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,471 in 2010.
The average household income in Riverton is $60,300 with a poverty rate of 21.39%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $885 per month, and the median house value is $99,300. The median age in Riverton is 37 years, 32 years for males, and 39.4 years for females.
Riverton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rivertonwas:
- White: 98.50%
- Black or African American: 0.78%
- Native American: 0.43%
- Two or more races: 0.29%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,422 | 98.50% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 0.78% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 15 | 0.43% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 0.29% |
Riverton Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,522 | 2.28 | 56.9 |
| Married | 549 | 2.45 | 70.1 |
| Non Family | 484 | 1.02 | 53.7 |
| Female | 278 | 2.84 | 57.2 |
| Male | 211 | 4 | 29.4 |
2.72
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 1.34% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 190 | 7.96% |
| High School Graduate | 1,054 | 44.16% |
| Some College | 682 | 28.57% |
| Associates Degree | 121 | 5.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 222 | 9.30% |
| Graduate Degree | 86 | 3.60% |
Riverton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,345 | 2,123 | 308 |
| Black | 27 | 27 | |
| Native American | 15 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.13%.
Riverton Language by Age
Riverton Language
96.30% of Riverton residents speak only English, while 3.70% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.22% of the population.
21.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.81%
Male Poverty Rate
23.42%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Riverton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Riverton is White, with 21.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Riverton is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.59%.
Riverton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.0%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Riverton Married by Age and Sex
Riverton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Riverton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 223 | 8.93% |
Riverton Veterans by Education
18.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.8%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%
Employment Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
85.35%
Born in Riverton
96.98%
Native Born
3.02%
Foreign Born
0.60%
Non Citizen
2.42%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.98% of Riverton residents were born in the United States, with 85.35% having been born in Illinois. 0.60% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3,356 | -26 | -0.77% |
| 2021 | 3,382 | -26 | -0.76% |
| 2020 | 3,408 | -26 | -0.76% |
| 2019 | 3,434 | -26 | -0.75% |
| 2018 | 3,460 | -22 | -0.63% |
| 2017 | 3,482 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2016 | 3,483 | -17 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 3,500 | -7 | -0.20% |
| 2014 | 3,507 | 13 | 0.37% |
| 2013 | 3,494 | -4 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | 3,498 | 4 | 0.11% |
| 2011 | 3,494 | 23 | 0.66% |
| 2010 | 3,471 | 423 | 1.31% |
| 2000 | 3,048 | 410 | 1.46% |
| 1990 | 2,638 | -145 | -0.53% |
| 1980 | 2,783 | 0.00% |