Riverton, NJ Demographics
A map of Riverton's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,370 | 85.7% |
Hispanic | 139 | 5.0% |
Multiracial | 119 | 4.3% |
Black | 92 | 3.3% |
Asian | 24 | 0.9% |
Native American/Other | 20 | 0.7% |
Riverton, New Jersey had a population of 2,764 in 2020. It was 85.7% White, 3.3% Black, 0.9% Asian, 5.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Riverton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Riverton is the 403rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Riverton's White Population
2,370 residents of Riverton identify as White, or 85.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Riverton considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Riverton is ranked #160 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Riverton is more White than neighboring Palmyra (68.3% White), Moorestown-Lenola (77.6% White), Merchantville (62.2% White), Cherry Hill Mall (60.9% White), and Golden Triangle (58.8% White).
Riverton's Black Population
92 residents of Riverton identify as Black, or 3.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Riverton slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Riverton is ranked #323 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Riverton is less Black than neighboring Palmyra (13.4% Black), Moorestown-Lenola (7.1% Black), Merchantville (11% Black), Cherry Hill Mall (9.1% Black), and Golden Triangle (10.4% Black).
Riverton's Asian Population
24 residents of Riverton identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Riverton slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Riverton is ranked #572 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Riverton is less Asian than neighboring Palmyra (2.2% Asian), Moorestown-Lenola (4.5% Asian), Merchantville (3.1% Asian), Cherry Hill Mall (14.2% Asian), and Golden Triangle (13.2% Asian).
Riverton's Hispanic Population
139 residents of Riverton identify as Hispanic, or 5.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Riverton less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Riverton is ranked #572 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Riverton is less Hispanic than neighboring Palmyra (9.5% Hispanic), Moorestown-Lenola (5.7% Hispanic), Merchantville (19% Hispanic), Cherry Hill Mall (11.3% Hispanic), and Golden Triangle (13.2% Hispanic).
Riverton's Native American/Other Population
20 residents of Riverton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Riverton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Riverton is ranked #229 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Riverton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Moorestown-Lenola (0.6% Native American/Other), Merchantville (0.6% Native American/Other), and Golden Triangle (0.5% Native American/Other). Riverton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Palmyra (0.8% Native American/Other), and Cherry Hill Mall (0.8% Native American/Other).
Riverton's Multiracial Population
119 residents of Riverton identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Riverton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Riverton is ranked #128 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Riverton is more Multiracial than neighboring Merchantville (4% Multiracial), Cherry Hill Mall (3.7% Multiracial), and Golden Triangle (3.9% Multiracial). Riverton is less Multiracial than neighboring Palmyra (5.7% Multiracial), and Moorestown-Lenola (4.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.