State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
4,068.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.81%
Growth Since 2010
-4.91%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
River Grove, Illinois Population 2021
9,725
River Grove is a city located in Cook County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 9,725, it is the 224th largest city in Illinois and the 3168th largest city in the United States . River Grove is currently declining at a rate of -0.81% annually and its population has decreased by -4.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,227 in 2010. River Grove reached it's highest population of 11,465 in 1970. Spanning over 2 miles, River Grove has a population density of 4,068 people per square mile.
The average household income in River Grove is $72,012 with a poverty rate of 10.23%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $972 per month, and the median house value is $211,200. The median age in River Grove is 37.5 years, 37.3 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
River Grove Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of River Grove was:
- White: 83.43%
- Other race: 12.70%
- Asian: 1.38%
- Black or African American: 1.30%
- Two or more races: 1.19%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of River Grove, Illinois is 9,725 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 9,962.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 10,227.
River Grove, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,406 | 83.43% |
| Some Other Race | 1,280 | 12.70% |
| Asian | 139 | 1.38% |
| Black or African American | 131 | 1.30% |
| Two or More Races | 120 | 1.19% |
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River Grove Population by Race
River Grove Population Pyramid $2021
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River Grove Population by Age
River Grove Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,643 | 2.76 | 63.2 |
| Married | 1,914 | 3.51 | 74.7 |
| Non Family | 1,131 | 1.11 | 48.7 |
| Female | 437 | 3.11 | 56.5 |
| Male | 161 | 4.5 | 46.6 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
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River Grove Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 330 | 4.60% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 416 | 5.80% |
| High School Graduate | 2,906 | 40.52% |
| Some College | 1,542 | 21.50% |
| Associates Degree | 581 | 8.10% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,009 | 14.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 387 | 5.40% |
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River Grove Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
River Grove Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,998 | 4,566 | 1,031 |
| Hispanic | 1,936 | 1,669 | 284 |
| Other Race | 816 | 620 | 88 |
| Asian | 105 | 97 | 57 |
| Black | 49 | 49 | |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 30 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 54.29%.
River Grove Educational Attainment by Race
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$36,582
Average Earnings
$44,898
Average Male
$29,504
Average Female
River Grove Earnings by Educational Attainment
River Grove Language by Age
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River Grove Language
45.28% of River Grove residents speak only English, while 54.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 28.75% of the population.
River Grove Language
River Grove Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,446 | 726 | 11.26% |
| Hispanic | 3,197 | 302 | 9.45% |
| Other | 1,280 | 118 | 9.22% |
| Black | 131 | 3 | 2.29% |
10.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.92%
Male Poverty Rate
11.52%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in River Grove
The race most likely to be in poverty in River Grove is White, with 11.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in River Grove is Black, with 2.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.38%.
River Grove Poverty
River Grove Poverty Rate by Education
River Grove Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
55.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.0%
Male Marriage Rate
53.4%
Female Marriage Rate
River Grove Married by Age and Sex
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River Grove Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
River Grove Marital Status by Race
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River Grove Marital Status
River Grove Veterans by War
River Grove Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 245 | 3.72% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 1.44% |
| Asian | 21 | 20.00% |
River Grove Veterans by Race
River Grove Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
River Grove Veterans by Education
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68.9%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
River Grove Employment by Age
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River Grove Employment by Race
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River Grove Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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66.12%
Native Born
33.88%
Foreign Born
13.09%
Non Citizen
20.79%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
66.12% of River Grove residents were born in the United States, with 57.54% having been born in Illinois. 13.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
River Grove Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,725 | -79 | -0.81% |
| 2020 | 9,804 | -79 | -0.80% |
| 2019 | 9,883 | -79 | -0.79% |
| 2018 | 9,962 | -111 | -1.10% |
| 2017 | 10,073 | -96 | -0.94% |
| 2016 | 10,169 | -74 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 10,243 | -59 | -0.57% |
| 2014 | 10,302 | -16 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 10,318 | 12 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 10,306 | 22 | 0.21% |
| 2011 | 10,284 | 32 | 0.31% |
| 2010 | 10,252 | -416 | -0.40% |
| 2000 | 10,668 | 707 | 0.69% |
| 1990 | 9,961 | -407 | -0.40% |
| 1980 | 10,368 | -1,097 | -1.00% |
| 1970 | 11,465 | 3,001 | 3.08% |
| 1960 | 8,464 | 3,625 | 5.75% |
| 1950 | 4,839 | 1,538 | 3.90% |
| 1940 | 3,301 | 560 | 1.88% |
| 1930 | 2,741 | 0.00% |