Richton Park, IL is a small village located in Cook County near Chicago with a population of 14,086 as of 2020. It has a population density of 2,843 people per square mile, which is much lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Richton Park has several local businesses including a gas station/convenience store, drugstore, and craft beer bar. Year-round outdoor activities include biking and walking along the nearby trails at the Village Hall Park and the Bluebird Nature Center. The village also provides access to several recreational areas like Richton Woods, where you can find swimming pools, tennis courts, playgrounds and picnic pavilions. Furthermore, there are many organizations hosting community events such as the Richton Park Library District for book clubs or movie nights and the Richton Park Historical Society that offers lectures on local history. Lastly, residents can enjoy various sporting events throughout the year such as local basketball games or baseball tournaments at Central Park East Field House.
The population in Richton Park (zip 60471) is 14,086. There are 2,936 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Richton Park (zip 60471) is 41.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Richton Park (zip 60471) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Richton Park (zip 60471)
- 38.3% are married
- 12.0% are divorced
- 20.2% are married with children
- 30.7% have children, but are single
Race in Richton Park (zip 60471)
- 10.8% are White
- 84.3% are Black
- 1.4% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander