River Grove is a village located in Cook County Illinois. River Grove has a 2024 population of 10,184. River Grove is currently declining at a rate of -0.95% annually and its population has decreased by -3.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,575 in 2020.
The average household income in River Grove is $82,312 with a poverty rate of 10.02%. The median age in River Grove is 34.2 years: 33 years for males, and 35.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of River Grove was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,580 | 71.97% |
| Other race | 2,111 | 20.04% |
| Two or more races | 496 | 4.71% |
| Native American | 197 | 1.87% |
| Asian | 145 | 1.38% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,822 | 2.75 | 60 | 40 |
| Married | 1,835 | 3.62 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Non Family | 1,315 | 1.09 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
| Female | 522 | 3.6 | 50.8 | 49.2 |
| Male | 150 | 3.71 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
60.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 350 | 5.06% |
| Associates Degree | 770 | 11.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,331 | 19.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 292 | 4.23% |
| High School Graduate | 2,270 | 32.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 244 | 3.53% |
| Some College | 1,654 | 23.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,567 | 4,247 | 1,159 |
| Hispanic | 2,107 | 1,902 | 353 |
| Other Race | 1,145 | 969 | 146 |
| 2+ Races | 300 | 290 | 87 |
| Asian | 145 | 130 | 111 |
| Native American | 76 | 76 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 76.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,571 | $64,417 | $50,903 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,250 | $0 | $58,869 |
| High School Graduate | $43,527 | $44,574 | $34,421 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,479 | $26,550 | $28,785 |
| Overall | $45,051 | $55,789 | $41,183 |
| Some College | $47,218 | $60,065 | $41,445 |
$45,051
Average Earnings
$55,789
Average Male
$41,183
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
51.34% of River Grove residents speak only English, while 48.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,599 | 887 | 13.44% |
| Hispanic | 3,643 | 150 | 4.12% |
| Other | 2,111 | 117 | 5.54% |
| Asian | 145 | 15 | 10.34% |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 100% |
10.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.15%
Male Poverty Rate
11.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in River Grove is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in River Grove is Hispanic, with 4.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 13.86% |
| High School | 10.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40.86% |
| Female Employed | 4.82% |
| Male Employed | 3.61% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,563 | $92,858 |
| Households | $72,466 | $82,312 |
| Married Families | $91,932 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,432 | $50,930 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
47.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
301
Number of Veterans
197
Male Veterans
104
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 159 |
| Second Gulf War | 56 |
| Korea | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 144 |
| 75+ | 51 |
| 55 to 64 | 50 |
| 18 to 34 | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 285 | 4.89% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 1.4% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 4.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.5%
Born in River Grove
71.12%
Native Born
28.88%
Foreign Born
12.37%
Non Citizen
16.51%
Naturalized
71.12% of River Grove residents were born in the United States, with 60.5% having been born in Illinois. 12.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,696 | -97 | -0.99% |
| 2028 | 9,793 | -98 | -0.99% |
| 2027 | 9,891 | -98 | -0.98% |
| 2026 | 9,989 | -97 | -0.96% |
| 2025 | 10,086 | -98 | -0.96% |
| 2024 | 10,184 | -98 | -0.95% |
| 2023 | 10,282 | -87 | -0.84% |
| 2022 | 10,369 | -184 | -1.74% |
| 2021 | 10,553 | -22 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 10,575 | 701 | 7.1% |
| 2019 | 9,874 | -86 | -0.86% |
| 2018 | 9,960 | -110 | -1.09% |
| 2017 | 10,070 | -97 | -0.95% |
| 2016 | 10,167 | -75 | -0.73% |
| 2015 | 10,242 | -59 | -0.57% |
| 2014 | 10,301 | -17 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 10,318 | 13 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 10,305 | 22 | 0.21% |
| 2011 | 10,283 | 31 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 10,252 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,668 | 707 | 7.1% |
| 1990 | 9,961 | -407 | -3.93% |
| 1980 | 10,368 | -1,097 | -9.57% |
| 1970 | 11,465 | 3,001 | 35.46% |
| 1960 | 8,464 | 3,625 | 74.91% |
| 1950 | 4,839 | 1,538 | 46.59% |
| 1940 | 3,301 | 560 | 20.43% |
| 1930 | 2,741 | -6,955 | -71.73% |