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Riverton, IL


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Riverton, Illinois

Riverton, Illinois, in Sangamon county, is 6 miles NE of Springfield, Illinois (center to center) and 92 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. The village is located in the Springfield metropolitan area. Riverton has a population of 3,048.

The People and Families of Riverton

In Riverton, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Riverton had a median family income of $49,150.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Riverton Housing

Owners occupy 76% of the housing units in Riverton. The average age of the housing in the village is relatively low.

Commuting

In Riverton, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Riverton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Riverton Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Riverton Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Riverton, IL

Comparing Riverton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women108
Well-Paid Single Men98
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Age of the Population34
Senior Citizens23
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better86
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income86
People Above Poverty86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents35
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24

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