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North Riverside

Illinois · 7,426 residents · 1.644 sq mi
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North Riverside has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,879. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $250,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,426
+11%since 2000
from 6,688 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,517 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 4,068 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
−11%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024North Riverside
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,879
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,856 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,963
+50%since 2000
from $24,034 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,400
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,001
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $638 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
32.2% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(3,810)
Black6.9%(513)
Hispanic / Latino36.2%(2,687)
Asian2.9%(219)
Other1.3%(99)
Diversity Score73.7%(5,470)
Diversity Score
74
+137%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+68%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.2%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Riverside, Illinois?

North Riverside, Illinois has about 7,426 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Riverside, Illinois earns about $55,879 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 $250,400, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in North Riverside, Illinois?

About 30.8% 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 5.8% 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 1,421 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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