Riverton
Village in Sangamon County, Illinois

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.
- 3,532residents (2020 Census)
- 564 ftelevation · 172 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.3 km²
- 1,098 / sq mipopulation density
- 62561ZIP code
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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Living in Riverton
- Median household income
- $80,920
- Median home value
- $152,200
- Median rent
- $981/mo
- Median age
- 48.6
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Riverton had 3,532 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,532 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,098 per sq mi (424 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Riverton at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Sangamon County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 3,532 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.22 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8461° N, 89.5364° W |
| ZIP code | 62561 |
| Official website | riverton.illinois.gov/Home |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1764486 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Riverton
- Spaulding1.5 mi N
- Dawson4.0 mi E
- Sherman4.6 mi NW
- Grandview4.8 mi SW
- Buffalo6.8 mi E
- Springfield6.9 mi SW
- Rochester7.1 mi S
- Mechanicsburg7.5 mi SE
- Williamsville7.7 mi N
- Southern View8.8 mi SW
- Leland Grove9.1 mi SW
- Jerome9.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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