Richton Park, Illinois

Richton Park is a village and a southern suburb of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 12,775 at the 2020 census.[2] The community was named after a Richton in Vermont, the native home of a first settler.[3]

Village of Richton Park
Richton Park welcome sign
Richton Park welcome sign
Official seal of Village of Richton Park
Motto(s): 
"Proud Past; Bright Future"
Location of Richton Park in Cook County, Illinois.
Location of Richton Park in Cook County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 41°28′55″N 87°43′31″W
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyCook
TownshipRich
Area
  Total4.40 sq mi (11.41 km2)
  Land4.39 sq mi (11.37 km2)
  Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Population
 (2020)
  Total12,775
  Density2,908.70/sq mi (1,123.08/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
60471, 60443
Area code708
FIPS code17-63706
Wikimedia CommonsRichton Park, Illinois
Websitewww.richtonpark.org

Geography

Richton Park is located at 41°28′55″N 87°43′31″W (41.481992, -87.725352).[4]

The village is bordered by Matteson to the north, Park Forest to the east, and University Park to the south.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Richton Park has a total area of 4.40 square miles (11.40 km2), of which 4.39 square miles (11.37 km2) (or 99.73%) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) (or 0.27%) is water.[5]

Tornado

On Saturday June 7, 2008, an EF2 tornado went through Richton Park around 6:00pm. The tornado tore apart the Richton Square Apartments damaging 40 units and leaving at least 80 residents homeless. Some commercial properties along Sauk Trail were also heavily damaged. The tornado continued northeast through Park Forest before dissipating near the intersection of Lincoln highway and Western avenue.[6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1930137
1940107−21.9%
1950232116.8%
1960933302.2%
19702,558174.2%
19809,403267.6%
199010,52311.9%
200012,53319.1%
201013,6468.9%
202012,775−6.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
2010[8] 2020[9]

As of the 2020 census[10] there were 12,775 people, 5,244 households, and 3,298 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,900.77 inhabitants per square mile (1,119.99/km2). There were 5,487 housing units at an average density of 1,245.91 per square mile (481.05/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 6.64% White, 86.61% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.78% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.80% from other races, and 3.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.24% of the population.

There were 5,244 households, out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.78% were married couples living together, 20.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.11% were non-families. 35.87% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.24% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.32 and the average family size was 2.52.

The village's age distribution consisted of 19.6% under the age of 18, 14.8% from 18 to 24, 20.1% from 25 to 44, 32% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $63,777, and the median income for a family was $82,208. Males had a median income of $49,393 versus $43,399 for females. The per capita income for the village was $28,756. About 8.3% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 25.1% of those age 65 or over.

Richton Park village, Illinois - Demographic Profile
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity Pop 2010[8] Pop 2020[9] % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 1,543 804 11.31% 6.29%
Black or African American alone (NH) 11,156 10,988 81.75% 86.01%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 12 21 0.09% 0.16%
Asian alone (NH) 136 94 1.00% 0.74%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 8 1 0.06% 0.01%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 19 34 0.14% 0.27%
Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) 295 291 2.16% 2.28%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 477 542 3.50% 4.24%
Total 13,646 12,775 100.00% 100.00%

Education

Matteson School District 162 is headquartered in Richton Park and serves as the primary district.[11]

  • Richton Square School
  • Sauk Elementary School
  • Illinois Elementary School
  • Matteson Elementary School
  • O.W. Huth Middle School

Elementary School District 159 serves portions of Richton Park.

  • Neil A. Armstrong School
  • Colin Powell Middle School
  • Marya Yates Elementary School
  • Sieden Prairie Elementary School
  • Woodgate Elementary School

Rich Township High School and Southland College Preparatory Charter High School are the two public high schools that serve Richton Park, both schools are located in the village.

The Richton Park Public Library District has served the village since 1972.

Notable places

  • Rich City Skate (Formerly Olympic Skate World) - Featured in the HBO documentary United Skates, highlighting African American roller skating rinks.

Government

Richton Park is in Illinois's 2nd congressional district.

References

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