Riverton, Illinois
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −22.5% |
| 2008 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | −20.4% |
| 2016 | −35.6% |
| 2020 | −35.5% |
| 2024 | −38.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 29.8%Harris472 | 68.0%Trump1,076 | 2.1% | R+38.2 | R+2.7 | R+36.7 | 1,582 | |
| R | 31.2%Biden513 | 66.7%Trump1,096 | 2.1% | R+35.5 | D+0.2 | R+39.9 | 1,644 | |
| R | 27.2%Clinton422 | 62.8%Trump976 | 10.0% | R+35.6 | R+15.2 | R+37.7 | 1,554 | |
| R | 38.8%Obama505 | 59.2%Romney771 | 2.1% | R+20.4 | R+20.7 | R+24.3 | 1,303 | |
| D | 49.1%Obama753 | 48.8%McCain749 | 2.1% | D+0.3 | D+22.8 | R+7.0 | 1,535 | |
| R | 38.6%Kerry564 | 61.1%Bush893 | 0.3% | R+22.5 | — | R+20.1 | 1,461 |
Riverton sits in the Upper Midwest. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 0.3 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 38.2 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 38.2 points.
A population of 3,513, a 97% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $80,920 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Riverton, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Riverton, Illinois voted Republican by 38.2 points (R+38.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,582 votes cast, 472 went Democratic and 1,076 went Republican.
When did Riverton, Illinois last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Riverton, Illinois voted Democratic was 2008.
How many people live in Riverton, Illinois?
Riverton, Illinois has a population of 3,513 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Riverton, Illinois?
Median household income in Riverton, Illinois is $80,920 — above the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Riverton, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Riverton, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 1 went Democratic and 5 went Republican.