Riverton

Village in Sangamon County, Illinois

Aerial view of Riverton, Illinois
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Riverton is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, with 3,532 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 564 ft (172 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Spaulding, 1.5 miles N.

About Riverton

Riverton is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Riverton had a population of 3,532. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Median household income
$80,920
Median home value
$152,200
Median rent
$981/mo
Median age
48.6
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Riverton, IL population

Riverton had 3,532 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,532
Density1,098 per sq mi (424 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Riverton at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountySangamon County
TypeVillage
Population3,532 (2020)
Land area3.22 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²)
Elevation564 ft (172 m)
Coordinates39.8461° N, 89.5364° W
ZIP code62561
Official websiteriverton.illinois.gov/Home
Census code (GEOID)1764486

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Riverton

What county is Riverton in?

Riverton is in Sangamon County, Illinois.

What is the population of Riverton, IL?

3,532 people lived in Riverton at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Riverton, IL?

The ZIP code of Riverton is 62561.

What is the elevation of Riverton?

564 feet (172 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Riverton?

Spaulding (1.5 mi), Dawson (4.0 mi), Sherman (4.6 mi), Grandview (4.8 mi), Buffalo (6.8 mi).

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