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 $88,544 with a poverty rate of 5.47%. The median age in River Grove is 36.6 years: 33.4 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of River Grove was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,025 | 67.02% |
| Other race | 2,216 | 21.14% |
| Two or more races | 588 | 5.61% |
| Asian | 370 | 3.53% |
| Native American | 274 | 2.61% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,106 | 2.55 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Married | 1,850 | 3.53 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Non Family | 1,568 | 1.1 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Female | 492 | 3.28 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
| Male | 196 | 3.02 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
59.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 353 | 4.95% |
| Associates Degree | 943 | 13.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,485 | 20.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 354 | 4.96% |
| High School Graduate | 2,058 | 28.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 256 | 3.59% |
| Some College | 1,681 | 23.58% |
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 | 4,516 | 4,255 | 1,229 |
| Hispanic | 2,185 | 1,930 | 426 |
| Other Race | 1,188 | 911 | 199 |
| 2+ Races | 369 | 359 | 118 |
| Asian | 324 | 286 | 184 |
| Native American | 129 | 129 | 0 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 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 56.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,106 | $65,938 | $56,779 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,328 | $78,722 | $36,205 |
| High School Graduate | $42,193 | $46,507 | $27,847 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,896 | $45,222 | $31,196 |
| Overall | $45,855 | $48,732 | $43,432 |
| Some College | $44,502 | $48,646 | $44,369 |
$45,855
Average Earnings
$48,732
Average Male
$43,432
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
52.96% of River Grove residents speak only English, while 47.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,153 | 400 | 6.5% |
| Hispanic | 3,829 | 151 | 3.94% |
| Other | 2,216 | 137 | 6.18% |
| Asian | 370 | 13 | 3.51% |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 100% |
5.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.59%
Male Poverty Rate
7.18%
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 Asian, with 3.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.77% |
| Some College | 6.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.27% |
| Female Employed | 3.28% |
| Male Employed | 1.46% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,152 | $101,988 |
| Households | $74,793 | $88,544 |
| Married Families | $101,420 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,353 | $59,976 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
404
Number of Veterans
284
Male Veterans
120
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 161 |
| Second Gulf War | 120 |
| First Gulf War | 45 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 182 |
| 18 to 34 | 99 |
| 55 to 64 | 51 |
| 75+ | 51 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 322 | 5.78% |
| Hispanic | 161 | 5.99% |
| Other Race | 68 | 4.5% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 3.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
63.1%
Born in River Grove
74.8%
Native Born
25.2%
Foreign Born
12.4%
Non Citizen
12.79%
Naturalized
74.8% of River Grove residents were born in the United States, with 63.1% having been born in Illinois. 12.4% 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% |