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Riverwoods

Illinois · 3,660 residents · 3.967 sq mi
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Riverwoods is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $171,979. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 60% 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 $777,600. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 209% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,660
−5%since 2000
from 3,843 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
923 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 969 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.4
+10%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Riverwoods
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$171,979
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,990 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$74,596
+10%since 2000
from $67,878 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
81.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16.5%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$777,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+147%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $639 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−28.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
3.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+39%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(3,560)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2%(76)
Asian4.4%(170)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.1%(620)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91%(3,332)
Black0.7%(26)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(102)
Asian4.7%(171)
Other2.2%(82)
Diversity Score23.9%(875)
Diversity Score
24
+48%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
30.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+1%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
57.5%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverwoods, Illinois?

Riverwoods, Illinois has about 3,660 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverwoods, Illinois?

The typical household in Riverwoods, Illinois earns about $171,979 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 $777,600, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Riverwoods, Illinois?

About 59.8% 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 5.8% 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 792 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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