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Riverdale

Illinois · 13,637 residents · 3.575 sq mi
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Riverdale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,092. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $55,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,637
−9%vs 2000
vs 15,055 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,815 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 4,211 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
31.4
+14%vs 2000
vs 27.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,092
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,321 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,524
−13%vs 2000
vs $14,461 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
14.0%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $83,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$493
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $652 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.3% in 2000
43.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−12%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic10.2%(1,539)
Black86%(12,942)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(366)
Asian0.2%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score29%(4,362)
1990
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(8,016)
Black40.1%(5,463)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(334)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other1.1%(149)
Diversity Score64.7%(8,817)
Diversity Score
65
+123%vs 2000
vs 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.1%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
−6%vs 2000
vs 31.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
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 Riverdale, Illinois?

Riverdale, Illinois has about 13,637 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Riverdale, Illinois?

The typical household in Riverdale, Illinois earns about $29,092 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverdale, Illinois expensive?

In Riverdale, Illinois, the median home is worth about $55,400, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in Riverdale, Illinois?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Riverdale, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverdale, Illinois?

About 14.0% of people in Riverdale, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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