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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

River Grove

Illinois · 9,961 residents · 2.391 sq mi
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River Grove has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,273. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $100,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,961
−7%vs 2000
vs 10,668 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,166 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 4,462 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.7
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 37.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
10K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024River Grove
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Section 02

Income & economy

$31,273
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,050 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,279
−25%vs 2000
vs $20,390 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.0%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$100,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $144,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$516
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $666 in 2000
US average: $450
57.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.3% in 2000
42.1% rent
3.2
−11%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(9,258)
Black0.3%(34)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(1,043)
Asian2%(217)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.5%(2,934)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(9,713)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(403)
Asian1.3%(132)
Other1.2%(116)
Diversity Score15%(1,493)
15
−46%vs 2000
vs 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.7%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
+3%vs 2000
vs 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in River Grove, Illinois?

River Grove, Illinois has about 9,961 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in River Grove, Illinois?

The typical household in River Grove, Illinois earns about $31,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is River Grove, Illinois expensive?

In River Grove, Illinois, the median home is worth about $100,900, and the typical rent is about $516 a month.

How educated are people in River Grove, Illinois?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in River Grove, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in River Grove, Illinois?

About 4.0% of people in River Grove, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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