Riggston, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Riggston, Illinois had a total population of 30, the 1428th largest community in Illinois. The poverty rate is 100.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (100.0%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Riggston Quick Facts
How Riggston Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27 | 30 | +11.1% |
How Riggston Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Riggston Rankings in Illinois
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Other Cities in Scott County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 1,498 | $48,250 | 21.2% | $93,900 |
| Bluffs | 531 | $69,250 | 4.7% | $73,600 |
| Alsey | 258 | $58,750 | 24.8% | $55,000 |
| Manchester | 197 | $81,875 | 5.1% | $90,300 |
| Glasgow | 179 | $57,083 | 2.2% | $61,000 |
| Naples | 108 | $170,350 | 4.6% | $63,400 |
| Exeter | 106 | $61,250 | 14.1% | $95,000 |
| Merritt | 56 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Oxville | 21 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Riggston
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 30 | N/A | $74,000 | 0.0% | 16.7% |
| Macedonia | 31 | N/A | N/A | 7.7% | 32.3% |
| Wenonah | 29 | $98,125 | $125,000 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| Fowler | 32 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Lorenzo | 28 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 30, Riggston's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Riggston is a small community located in Illinois, within Scott County. The total population is 30. It ranks as the 1428th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.
Age Demographics
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 100.0%. This is 747% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Riggston was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Riggston, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Riggston, Illinois?
Riggston, Illinois has a population of 30 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Riggston, IL?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Riggston — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Riggston, IL?
The poverty rate in Riggston is 100.0%. This means approximately 30 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Riggston, Illinois?
Riggston's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Riggston, IL?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Riggston — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Riggston, Illinois?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Riggston hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.