Riverton, IL is a small, rural community located in the state of Illinois, with a population of 3,525 and a population density of 1,437 people per square mile. The small-town charm and friendly atmosphere make Riverton an especially enjoyable place to live and visit. For shopping and dining out, there are plenty of local businesses in Riverton including The Mill Restaurant and Bar that offers classic American dishes and drinks; Starbuck’s for a cup of coffee; J&J Grocery Store which provides fresh produce; Flippin’ Pizza for an evening slice; and K&T Gifts for unique gifts. The town also offers a variety of year-round outdoor activities such as golfing at Riverton Country Club, biking along the nearby trails, fishing in the Sangamon River, or camping at the Lake Lou Yaeger campground. Other organizations in Riverton include the local library which provides educational opportunities for children and adults alike, and several churches that offer religious services. Lastly, during the summer months sporting events such as baseball games can be found at Henning Park Stadium. With its wide array of attractions and amenities, Riverton is truly a great place to call home!
The population in Riverton is 3,525. There are 1,477 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Riverton is 37.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Riverton is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Riverton
- 46.0% are married
- 16.4% are divorced
- 22.1% are married with children
- 32.5% have children, but are single
Race in Riverton
- 97.6% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander