Richton Park
is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States.
The population was 12,533 at the 2000 census. It is
bordered by Matteson to the north, Park Forest to the
east, and University Park to the south.
As of the census of 2000, there
were 12,533 people, 4,578 households, and 3,200 families
residing in the village. The population density was
3,714.7 people per square mile (1,435.9/km²). There
were 4,730 housing units at an average density of 1,401.9/sq
mi (541.9/km²). The racial makeup of the village
was 35.70% White, 59.10% African American, 0.24% Native
American, 1.53% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.33%
from other races, and 2.06% from two or more races.
Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.86% of the population.
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