Demographics & People — Richton Park, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,576 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~12,400 |
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| Median Age | 44.6 |
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| Total Households | 5,166 |
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| Family Households | 3,122 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.204 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,158 |
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| Black or African American | 11,099 |
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| Asian | 32 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 221 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 9,608 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,009 |
| Subsaharan African | 400 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 314 |
| German | 304 |
| African | 186 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 170 |
| Irish | 160 |
| American | 159 |
| Nigerian | 152 |
Language
| English Only | 11,432 |
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| Spanish | 248 |
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| Population 5+ | 12,087 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 472 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,805 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 33.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Richton Park, Illinois.
