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River Forest

County:
Cook County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.48
State:
Illinois

River Forest is a village located in Cook County, Illinois. River Forest has a 2026 population of 11,753. River Forest is currently declining at a rate of -0.66% annually and its population has decreased by -3.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,220 in 2020.

The median household income in River Forest is $146,786 with a poverty rate of 2.73%. The median age in River Forest is 40 years: 35.5 years for males, and 46.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 102.5 males.

11.8K
Total Population
4,740
Density (mi²)
-78 -0.66%
Growth

River Forest Population

River Forest Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202611,753-78-0.66%
202511,831-78-0.65%
202411,909620.52%
202311,847-38-0.32%
202211,885-153-1.27%
202112,038-223-1.82%
202012,2201,41413.09%
201910,806-84-0.77%
201810,890-104-0.95%
201710,994-23-0.21%
201611,017-115-1.03%
201511,132-104-0.93%
201411,236-63-0.56%
201311,299480.43%
201211,251400.36%
201111,211290.26%
201011,182100.09%
200011,635-34-0.29%
199011,669-723-5.83%
198012,392-1,010-7.54%
197013,4027075.57%
196012,6951,87217.3%
195010,8231,33614.08%
19409,4876587.45%
19308,8294,471102.59%
19204,35800%

Median Age

Overall: 40 years
Female: 46.8 years
Male: 35.5 years

River Forest Adults

There are 9,053 adults, (2,249 of whom are seniors) in River Forest.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,923 (49.4%)
Male: 6,069 (50.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of River Forest includes 78.92% White, 5.61% Asian, 4.98% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,46478.92%
Two or more races1,0799%
Asian6735.61%
Black or African American5974.98%
Other race1751.46%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander30.03%
Native American10.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races4914.09%
Other race1751.46%
White1331.11%
Asian140.12%
Black or African American110.09%
Native American10.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,33177.81%
Asian6595.5%
Two or more races5884.9%
Black or African American5864.89%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander30.03%

River Forest Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

River Forest 's average per capita income is $96,832. Household income levels show a median of $146,786. The poverty rate stands at 2.73%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$250,001-
Families$237,258$327,494
Households$146,786$242,555
Non Families$46,256$68,824

$96,832

Average Income

$146,786

Median Household Income

2.73%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)