Riverton, NJ Demographics

A map of Riverton's Population by Race

Riverton, New Jersey has an estimated population of 2,770, a less than 1% change from the 2,764 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.5% White, 10.0% Hispanic, 4.5% Black, 3.3% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Riverton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Riverton has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Riverton, that probability was 25.9% in 2020 and 35.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Riverton is ranked the 401st most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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). Riverton was ranked the 403rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Riverton's White Population

2,202 residents of Riverton, or 79.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Riverton is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Riverton ranks 160th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverton's White population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. White residents' share of Riverton's population has decreased from 85.7% to 79.5%.

Riverton is more White than neighboring Palmyra (62.7% White), Moorestown-Lenola (78.6% White), Merchantville (55.4% White), Cherry Hill Mall (61% White), and Golden Triangle (61.6% White).

Riverton's Black Population

125 residents of Riverton, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Riverton is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Riverton ranks 327th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverton's Black population has grown by an estimated 35.9%. Black residents' share of Riverton's population has increased from 3.3% to 4.5%.

Riverton is less Black than neighboring Palmyra (11.5% Black), Moorestown-Lenola (5% Black), Merchantville (10.2% Black), Cherry Hill Mall (13.5% Black), and Golden Triangle (9.2% Black).

Riverton's Asian Population

46 residents of Riverton, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Riverton is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Riverton ranks 586th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 91.7%. Asian residents' share of Riverton's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.7%.

Riverton is less Asian than neighboring Palmyra (4.1% Asian), Moorestown-Lenola (4.2% Asian), Merchantville (4.8% Asian), Cherry Hill Mall (10.8% Asian), and Golden Triangle (14.1% Asian).

Riverton's Hispanic Population

278 residents of Riverton, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Riverton is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Riverton ranks 573rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Riverton's population has increased from 5.0% to 10.0%.

Riverton is more Hispanic than neighboring Moorestown-Lenola (6.7% Hispanic). Riverton is less Hispanic than neighboring Palmyra (13.5% Hispanic), Merchantville (26.1% Hispanic), Cherry Hill Mall (10.3% Hispanic), and Golden Triangle (10.8% Hispanic).

Riverton's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Riverton, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Riverton is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Riverton ranks 244th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 35.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Riverton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Riverton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Palmyra (0.6% Native American/Other), Merchantville (0% Native American/Other), Cherry Hill Mall (0.4% Native American/Other), and Golden Triangle (0.6% Native American/Other). Riverton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Moorestown-Lenola (1.9% Native American/Other).

Riverton's Multiracial Population

92 residents of Riverton, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Riverton is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Riverton ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Riverton's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.3%.

Riverton is less Multiracial than neighboring Palmyra (7.6% Multiracial), Moorestown-Lenola (3.7% Multiracial), Merchantville (3.5% Multiracial), Cherry Hill Mall (4% Multiracial), and Golden Triangle (3.7% 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.