Richton Park is a village located in Cook County Illinois. Richton Park has a 2024 population of 12,184. Richton Park is currently declining at a rate of -1.12% annually and its population has decreased by -4.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,736 in 2020.
The average household income in Richton Park is $84,876 with a poverty rate of 8.99%. The median age in Richton Park is 41.5 years: 33.8 years for males, and 45 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Richton Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11,099 | 88.26% |
| White | 1,158 | 9.21% |
| Other race | 148 | 1.18% |
| Two or more races | 139 | 1.11% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,166 | 2.41 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Non Family | 2,044 | 1.09 | 31.4 | 68.6 |
| Married | 1,832 | 3.18 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Female | 1,062 | 3.35 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Male | 228 | 3.52 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
50.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 333 | 3.87% |
| Associates Degree | 1,027 | 11.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,592 | 18.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,031 | 11.98% |
| High School Graduate | 2,079 | 24.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 135 | 1.57% |
| Some College | 2,408 | 27.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,318 | 7,005 | 2,344 |
| White | 1,018 | 869 | 130 |
| Hispanic | 157 | 151 | 34 |
| Other Race | 115 | 109 | 57 |
| 2+ Races | 88 | 88 | 39 |
| Asian | 32 | 32 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,143 | $87,692 | $60,982 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,104 | $52,014 | $71,208 |
| High School Graduate | $51,796 | $51,250 | $53,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $63,220 | $63,390 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,329 | $59,497 | $46,788 |
| Some College | $42,865 | $61,216 | $41,130 |
$52,329
Average Earnings
$59,497
Average Male
$46,788
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.58% of Richton Park residents speak only English, while 5.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11,002 | 834 | 7.58% |
| White | 1,074 | 268 | 24.95% |
| Other | 132 | 15 | 11.36% |
| Hispanic | 205 | 15 | 7.32% |
8.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.48%
Male Poverty Rate
11.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Richton Park is White, with 24.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Richton Park is Hispanic, with 7.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.87% |
| Some College | 14.09% |
| High School | 13.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 19.36% |
| Male Employed | 4.31% |
| Female Employed | 2.53% |
| Male Unemployed | 2.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,381 | $110,957 |
| Households | $71,724 | $84,876 |
| Married Families | $117,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,855 | $42,845 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.6%
Male Marriage Rate
32.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
449
Number of Veterans
344
Male Veterans
105
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 180 |
| Vietnam | 134 |
| Korea | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 164 |
| 35 to 54 | 102 |
| 65 to 74 | 98 |
| 75+ | 85 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 385 | 4.64% |
| White | 52 | 4.78% |
| Other Race | 12 | 8.11% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 7.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
12%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.22%
Born in Richton Park
97.02%
Native Born
2.98%
Foreign Born
0.86%
Non Citizen
2.12%
Naturalized
97.02% of Richton Park residents were born in the United States, with 79.22% having been born in Illinois. 0.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,494 | -138 | -1.19% |
| 2028 | 11,632 | -138 | -1.17% |
| 2027 | 11,770 | -138 | -1.16% |
| 2026 | 11,908 | -138 | -1.15% |
| 2025 | 12,046 | -138 | -1.13% |
| 2024 | 12,184 | -138 | -1.12% |
| 2023 | 12,322 | -95 | -0.77% |
| 2022 | 12,417 | -85 | -0.68% |
| 2021 | 12,502 | -234 | -1.84% |
| 2020 | 12,736 | -540 | -4.07% |
| 2019 | 13,276 | -105 | -0.78% |
| 2018 | 13,381 | -131 | -0.97% |
| 2017 | 13,512 | -115 | -0.84% |
| 2016 | 13,627 | -89 | -0.65% |
| 2015 | 13,716 | -63 | -0.46% |
| 2014 | 13,779 | -16 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 13,795 | 26 | 0.19% |
| 2012 | 13,769 | 40 | 0.29% |
| 2011 | 13,729 | 47 | 0.34% |
| 2010 | 13,682 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,533 | 2,010 | 19.1% |
| 1990 | 10,523 | 1,120 | 11.91% |
| 1980 | 9,403 | 6,845 | 267.59% |
| 1970 | 2,558 | -8,936 | -77.74% |