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River Grove

Illinois · 10,668 residents · 2.391 sq mi
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River Grove has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,050. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $144,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,668
+7%since 1990
from 9,961 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,462 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 4,166 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.7
Unchangedsince 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,050
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,273 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,390
+33%since 1990
from $15,279 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.9%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $100,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $516 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
58.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 57.9% in 1990
41.7% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+12%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(9,713)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(403)
Asian1.3%(132)
Diversity Score15%(1,493)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(9,258)
Black0.3%(34)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(1,043)
Asian2%(217)
Diversity Score27.5%(2,934)
Diversity Score
28
+84%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.3%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
−3%since 1990
from 22.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in River Grove, Illinois?

River Grove, Illinois has about 10,668 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in River Grove, Illinois earns about $40,050 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 $144,600, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in River Grove, Illinois?

About 14.3% 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 5.9% of people in River Grove, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has River Grove, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, River Grove, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 707 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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