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North Riverside

Illinois · 6,672 residents · 1.644 sq mi
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North Riverside has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,310. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $265,100. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,672
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6,688 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,058 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,068 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
−5%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024North Riverside
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,310
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,856 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,196
+21%since 2000
from $24,034 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$265,100
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$821
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $638 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−29.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.7%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+57%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(5,715)
Black2.9%(197)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(544)
Asian2.6%(173)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.1%(2,077)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67%(4,469)
Black6.2%(412)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(1,588)
Asian2.1%(137)
Other1.8%(123)
Diversity Score62.3%(4,160)
Diversity Score
62
+101%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.6%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
13.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Riverside, Illinois?

North Riverside, Illinois has about 6,672 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Riverside, Illinois?

The typical household in North Riverside, Illinois earns about $49,310 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Riverside, Illinois expensive?

In North Riverside, Illinois, the median home is worth about $265,100, and the typical rent is about $821 a month.

How educated are people in North Riverside, Illinois?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in North Riverside, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Riverside, Illinois?

About 6.4% of people in North Riverside, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Riverside, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, North Riverside, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 667 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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