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River Grove

Illinois · 10,612 residents · 2.391 sq mi
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River Grove has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,193. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $211,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
10,612
−1%since 2000
from 10,668 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,438 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 4,462 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+7%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024River Grove
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,193
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,050 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,547
+35%since 2000
from $20,390 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.5%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$984
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $666 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
42.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
−7%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(6,609)
Black1.9%(202)
Hispanic / Latino31.5%(3,347)
Asian2.2%(232)
Other1%(108)
Diversity Score62.6%(6,646)
Diversity Score
63
+128%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
31.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−67.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in River Grove, Illinois?

River Grove, Illinois has about 10,612 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in River Grove, Illinois earns about $63,193 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 $211,600, and the typical rent is about $984 a month.

How educated are people in River Grove, Illinois?

About 17.7% 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 10.0% 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 651 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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