Riverton, IL is a small town with population of 5,409 and a population density of 198 people per square mile. It is located in central Illinois and is about 25 miles northwest of Springfield. Riverton offers many great local businesses and organizations for its residents to enjoy year-round. Local businesses include the Riverton Family Restaurant, Kidz Korner Playland & Day Care, Tanner's Bar & Grill, and many more. There are also plenty of outdoor activities such as fishing at Lake Springfield or hiking/biking trails at Lowden State Park. Other organizations in the area include the Riverton Library District, Kiwanis Club, American Legion Post 690 and Lions Club of Riverton. Lastly, there are even local sporting events available including high school football games at Riverton High School stadium or NASCAR races at Lincoln Speedway Park.
The population in Riverton (zip 62561) is 5,409. There are 204 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Riverton (zip 62561) is 42.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Riverton (zip 62561) is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Riverton (zip 62561)
- 54.5% are married
- 14.0% are divorced
- 27.6% are married with children
- 23.7% have children, but are single
Race in Riverton (zip 62561)
- 97.5% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander