NEIGHBORHOOD
River North
Illinois · Chicago · 18,682 residents · 0.41 sq mi
The short version
River North is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $146,102. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 92% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $522,617. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 88% more than the Chicago median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up River North; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
92% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
18,682
Population density
45,566 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$146,102
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$135,609
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services21.3%
Public administration18.3%
Information5.5%
Retail trade5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Finance & insurance0.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$522,617
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,670
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.5%
60.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(12,672)
Black2.2%(406)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(2,753)
Asian8.4%(1,576)
Other6.8%(1,275)
Diversity Score63.2%(11,815)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(12,672)
Black2.2%(406)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(2,753)
Asian8.4%(1,576)
Other6.8%(1,275)
Diversity Score63.2%(11,815)
Diversity Score
63
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
92.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
43.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
17.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
27.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
42.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
87.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
82.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.1%
Female
51.9%
Foreign born
23.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in River North, Chicago, Illinois?
River North, Chicago, Illinois has about 18,682 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in River North, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in River North, Chicago, Illinois earns about $146,102 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is River North, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In River North, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $522,617, and the typical rent is about $2,670 a month.
How educated are people in River North, Chicago, Illinois?
About 92.3% of adults age 25 and over in River North, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in River North, Chicago, Illinois?
About 7.9% of people in River North, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024