Riverwoods Population

1960–2026

3,762

2026 projection

0.7% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Riverwoods. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,762-40.11%
20253,766-50.13%
20243,771+120.32%
20233,759-30.08%
20223,762-120.32%
20213,774-160.42%
20203,790-70.18%
20193,79700.00%
20183,797-70.18%
20173,804+60.16%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Riverwoods has a population change higher than Cook County, about the same as Illinois, and lower than the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Riverwoods−0.6%
  • Illinois−0.6%
  • Cook County−1.3%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Riverwoods Demographics

50.4median age

Median age

Female50.4 yrs
Male50.4 yrs

Adults

3,147
1,000 seniors (65+) · 32% of adults2,147 other adults

Sex

Female 51.4% · 2,064Male 48.6% · 1,949

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 40 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Riverwoods Income

$249,205median household income

Median household income

$249,205

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$111,935

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

0.7%

About 1 in 147 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Riverwoods Marital Status

63% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married63%64%61%
Never married23%24%22%
Divorced10%10%10%
Widowed5%2%7%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201