Richview, IL Demographics
A map of Richview's Population by Race
Richview, Illinois has an estimated population of 208, a large decrease from the 238 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.7% White, 4.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Richview, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Richview has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Richview, that probability was 9.7% in 2020 and 8.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Richview is ranked the 1193rd most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. 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). Richview was ranked the 1140th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Richview's White Population
199 residents of Richview, or 95.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Richview is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Richview ranks 194th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Richview's White population has declined by an estimated 11.9%. White residents' share of Richview's population has increased from 95.0% to 95.7%.
Richview is more White than neighboring Ashley (87.4% White), Irvington (73.6% White), Hoyleton (88.9% White), and Wamac (93% White). Richview is less White than neighboring Radom (98.6% White).
Richview's Black Population
0 residents of Richview, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Richview is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Richview ranks 641st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Richview's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Richview's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.
Richview is less Black than neighboring Irvington (12.1% Black), Hoyleton (5.5% Black), and Wamac (0.9% Black).
Richview's Asian Population
0 residents of Richview, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Richview is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Richview ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Richview's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Richview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Richview is less Asian than neighboring Wamac (0.2% Asian).
Richview's Hispanic Population
0 residents of Richview, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Richview is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Richview ranks 1370th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Richview's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Richview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Richview is less Hispanic than neighboring Ashley (6.6% Hispanic), Irvington (7.1% Hispanic), Radom (0.7% Hispanic), Hoyleton (4.8% Hispanic), and Wamac (1% Hispanic).
Richview's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Richview, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Richview is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Richview ranks 678th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Richview's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Richview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Richview is less Native American/Other than neighboring Irvington (1.4% Native American/Other), and Hoyleton (0.4% Native American/Other).
Richview's Multiracial Population
9 residents of Richview, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Richview is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Richview ranks 782nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Richview's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Richview's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.3%.
Richview is more Multiracial than neighboring Radom (0.7% Multiracial), and Hoyleton (0.4% Multiracial). Richview is less Multiracial than neighboring Ashley (6.1% Multiracial), Irvington (5.7% Multiracial), and Wamac (4.9% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.