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Riverside

Illinois · 8,875 residents · 1.978 sq mi
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Riverside is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $430,400. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 56% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,875
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8,895 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,487 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,497 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+5%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Riverside
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,875
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,931 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,445
+25%since 2000
from $34,712 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.3%
US avg: 7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$430,400
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $261,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$846
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $647 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−24.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
21.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+23%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(8,168)
Black0.3%(23)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(489)
Asian1.6%(140)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.4%(1,546)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(7,535)
Black1.2%(110)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(935)
Asian2.1%(184)
Other1.7%(154)
Diversity Score34.3%(3,043)
Diversity Score
34
+97%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 51.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
25.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+50%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
15.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.9%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverside, Illinois?

Riverside, Illinois has about 8,875 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverside, Illinois?

The typical household in Riverside, Illinois earns about $86,875 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 $430,400, and the typical rent is about $846 a month.

How educated are people in Riverside, Illinois?

About 57.1% 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 2.4% 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 101 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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