Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Richton Park, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,521

Median Agei

44.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

87.6%10,969

White

8.8%1,103

Hispanic/Latino

1.2%155

Other

1%126

Two or More

1%121

Asian

0.4%47

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%290

High School Diploma

22.3%2,043

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%778

Some College (1+ yr)

19.1%1,754

Associate's Degree

11.5%1,054

Bachelor's Degree

16.3%1,499

Master's Degree

11.1%1,020

Professional Degree

1.6%145

Doctorate

0.2%22

HS or Higher

93.8%

BA or Higher

29.3%

Graduate+

12.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$220,900

Median Renti

$1,294

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.9%2,846

Renter-Occupied

48.1%2,635

Total Units

5,772

Homeownership

51.9%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

3%84

$50K–$100K

9.5%271

$100K–$150K

9.1%259

$150K–$200K

18.5%527

$200K–$300K

45.9%1,307

$300K–$500K

13.2%375

$500K–$1M

0.8%23

Rent Distribution

Under $500

267

$500–$750

122

$750–$1,000

108

$1,000–$1,250

720

$1,250–$1,500

521

$1,500–$2,000

555

$2,000+

324

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%15

2010–2019

1.9%108

2000–2009

8.5%493

1990–1999

14.7%849

1980–1989

19.3%1,115

1970–1979

32.9%1,900

1960–1969

11.6%672

1950–1959

6.3%362

1940–1949

3.4%199

1939 or earlier

1%59

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

58.3%3,194

Electricity

39.7%2,175

No Fuel

1.7%93

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%19

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,554

Mean Household Incomei

$87,706

Per Capita Incomei

$39,125

Poverty Ratei

8.7%

Unemploymenti

11.7%

Labor Forcei

6,826

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.3%508

$10K–$15K

4.2%228

$15K–$20K

2.7%146

$20K–$25K

2.4%131

$25K–$30K

2.9%159

$30K–$35K

4.3%236

$35K–$40K

1.9%105

$40K–$45K

3%164

$45K–$50K

5.6%308

$50K–$60K

8.6%469

$60K–$75K

10.9%599

$75K–$100K

13.4%733

$100K–$125K

10.2%557

$125K–$150K

4.4%240

$150K–$200K

7.5%411

$200K+

8.9%487

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

528

Residentsi

1,004

Avg. Tenant Renti

$488/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

37 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers310 homes93% occupied$520/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8192 homes88% occupied$437/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,554/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

80.1%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

17%

Low income$32K–$52K/yr

2.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $52K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

80.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

92.5% of subsidized households are minority

19.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

50.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,863

Avg. Commutei

33.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,893

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

449(4.5% of civilian adults)