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Census Data for Riverton

Population ...

The most recent Census Estimate<1> was for 2019 and it gave Riverton a population of 2,689 people.

The last Decennial Census<2> was in 2010, which gave Riverton a population of 2,779 people.

The community of Riverton is located in Burlington County. The 2010 Census gave Burlington County; a population of 449,129 people. This means that Riverton had 0.62% of the county's total population.

At the same time, New Jersey had a population of 8,791,894 people, meaning that Riverton had 0.03% of the total population of New Jersey.

Burlington County ...

Riverton is located in Burlington County<3>.

The county had a population of 449,129 people at the 2010 Census. With it's population of 2,779 people, Riverton represented 0.62% of the county's total.

For more information, please visit our Census Page for Burlington County.

Miscellaneous Information for Riverton ...

The Federal government has assigned various identifying codes to each community, county and state. At one time or another, the US Census Bureau has used one (or more) of the following identifiers when referring to either Burlington County or the community of Riverton:

  • The GNIS Codes ...
    • The current system of identification is called the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). The following GNIS codes relate to Riverton:
    • GNIS ID for Riverton: 1989330
    • GNIS ID for Burlington County: 882272
    • GNIS ID for State of New Jersey: 1779795
  • Misc. Census Codes ...
    • Riverton is located in Census Region #1 (the Northeast Region) and Division #2 (the Middle Atlantic Division).
  • The US Postal Service ZIP Code ...
    • While some people have used a ZIP code to identify a community, the purpose of the ZIP code was to make mail delivery more efficient by grouping addresses together. Although the ZIP Code doesn't specifically identify a community like Riverton, it does identify addresses that are in (or near) Riverton. It's important to remember that the boundaries of a ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned or overlapped with other ZIP Codes.
    • The ZIP code for Riverton:08076-08077<4>
  • Census ZCTA Codes ...
    • The US Census Bureau created statistical entities that they call ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) and these ZCTAs are frequently confused with the ZIP codes that come from the US Postal Service (USPS).
    • ZCTAs were first created for the 2000 Census and at that time, they were based upon the USPS ZIP codes. While largely covering the same areas, the boundaries of a ZCTA do not necessarily match the boundaries of a postal ZIP code with the same number. For example, while a postal ZIP code can cross a county or state line, a Census ZCTA can not. They should be treated as separate entities with no correlation between them.

For more information about the various Federal identification codes, please visit our Misc Page for Riverton.

Footnotes ...

<1>Every year, the US Census Bureau creates a population estimate for the preceeding year. Keep in mind that this value is an estimate and not an actual count. The most recent Census estimate is for the year 2019.
<2>Every 10 years (eg- 1990, 2000, 2010), the US Census Bureau conducts a Constitutionally-mandated count (or enumeration) of people living within the United States. This count is called a Decennial Census. The last Decennial Census was the 2010 Census, with the next one planned for 2020.
<3>If you're interested in how the shape of New Jersey's counties, including Burlington, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<4>When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Riverton or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).