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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Riverside

Illinois · 8,895 residents · 1.978 sq mi
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Riverside is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $64,931. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $261,800. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 39% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
51% 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

8,895
+1%since 1990
from 8,774 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,497 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 4,436 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.5
+5%since 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Riverside
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$64,931
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,881 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$34,712
+41%since 1990
from $24,587 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.0%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$261,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $172,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$647
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $527 in 1990
US average: $602
78.9%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
21.1% rent
4.0
+22%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(8,679)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(186)
Asian0.8%(68)
Diversity Score7.7%(672)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(8,168)
Black0.3%(23)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(489)
Asian1.6%(140)
Diversity Score17.4%(1,546)
17
+127%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.1%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 45.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.6%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 89.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
22.8%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 19.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
−19%since 1990
from 26.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Riverside, Illinois?

Riverside, Illinois has about 8,895 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Riverside, Illinois?

The typical household in Riverside, Illinois earns about $64,931 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverside, Illinois expensive?

In Riverside, Illinois, the median home is worth about $261,800, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Riverside, Illinois?

About 51.1% of adults age 25 and over in Riverside, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverside, Illinois?

About 3.0% of people in Riverside, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riverside, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Riverside, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 121 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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