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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Riverwoods

Illinois · 3,843 residents · 3.967 sq mi
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Riverwoods is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $158,990. Population has grown 34% since 1990. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $518,100. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 241% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,843
+34%since 1990
from 2,868 in 1990
1990 – 2025
969 / sq mi
+34%since 1990
from 723 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.0
+4%since 1990
from 41.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Riverwoods
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$158,990
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $125,074 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$67,878
+28%since 1990
from $52,851 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.2%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 0.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$518,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $426,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$639
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $675 in 1990
US average: $602
97.1%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 98.0% in 1990
2.9% rent
3.3
−4%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(2,797)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian2.3%(67)
Diversity Score6.7%(192)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(3,560)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2%(76)
Asian4.4%(170)
Diversity Score16.1%(620)
16
+141%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

65.6%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 58.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.4%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 95.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
28.6%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 25.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
−27%since 1990
from 32.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Riverwoods, Illinois?

Riverwoods, Illinois has about 3,843 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Riverwoods, Illinois?

The typical household in Riverwoods, Illinois earns about $158,990 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverwoods, Illinois expensive?

In Riverwoods, Illinois, the median home is worth about $518,100, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Riverwoods, Illinois?

About 65.6% of adults age 25 and over in Riverwoods, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverwoods, Illinois?

About 3.2% of people in Riverwoods, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riverwoods, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Riverwoods, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 975 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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