State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,465.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.76%
Growth Since 2010
-2.11%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Riverton, Illinois Population 2021
3,382
Riverton is a city located in Sangamon County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 3,382, it is the 400th largest city in Illinois and the 5871st largest city in the United States . Riverton is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually and its population has decreased by -2.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,455 in 2010. Riverton reached it's highest population of 3,507 in 2014. Spanning over 2 miles, Riverton has a population density of 1,465 people per square mile.
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 Riverton was:
- 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%
The current population of Riverton, Illinois is 3,382 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,460.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,455.
Riverton, Illinois Population 2021
| 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% |
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Riverton Population by Race
Riverton Population Pyramid $2021
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Riverton Population by Age
Riverton Households and Families
| 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
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Riverton Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Riverton Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Riverton Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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 Educational Attainment by Race
Riverton Earnings by Educational Attainment
Riverton Language by Age
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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.
Riverton Language
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 White, with 21.71% 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 Poverty
Riverton Poverty Rate by Education
Riverton Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
41.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.0%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Riverton Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Riverton Marital Status
Riverton Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 223 | 8.93% |
Riverton Veterans by Race
Riverton Veterans by Education
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18.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
Riverton Veterans by Education
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60.8%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%
Employment Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
Riverton Employment by Age
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Riverton Employment by Race
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Riverton Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Riverton Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |