Riverwoods is a village located in Cook County Illinois. Riverwoods has a 2024 population of 3,719. Riverwoods is currently declining at a rate of -0.48% annually and its population has decreased by -1.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,789 in 2020.
The average household income in Riverwoods is $315,881 with a poverty rate of 2.84%. The median age in Riverwoods is 51.2 years: 49.2 years for males, and 51.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Riverwoods was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,615 | 90.22% |
| Asian | 240 | 5.99% |
| Black or African American | 71 | 1.77% |
| Two or more races | 46 | 1.15% |
| Other race | 35 | 0.87% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,339 | 2.88 | 97.2 | 2.8 |
| Married | 1,074 | 3.15 | 97.4 | 2.6 |
| Non Family | 242 | 1.65 | 96.3 | 3.7 |
| Female | 16 | 3.5 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 7 | 2.71 | 100 | 0 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
97.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 46 | 1.63% |
| Associates Degree | 36 | 1.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,159 | 41.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,184 | 41.96% |
| High School Graduate | 199 | 7.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 1.17% |
| Some College | 165 | 5.85% |
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 | 2,473 | 2,425 | 2,104 |
| Asian | 157 | 146 | 110 |
| Hispanic | 84 | 64 | 64 |
| Black | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 38 | 38 |
| Other Race | 35 | 33 | 33 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 94.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $153,571 | $166,250 | $85,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $140,625 | $195,139 | $127,926 |
| High School Graduate | $40,417 | $22,656 | $68,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,333 | $28,333 | $0 |
| Overall | $129,063 | $159,279 | $0 |
| Some College | $59,079 | $85,179 | $0 |
$129,063
Average Earnings
$159,279
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.78% of Riverwoods residents speak only English, while 12.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,318 | 105 | 3.16% |
| Other | 35 | 2 | 5.71% |
| Black | 44 | 2 | 4.55% |
| Hispanic | 184 | 2 | 1.09% |
2.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.94%
Male Poverty Rate
2.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Riverwoods is Other, with 5.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Riverwoods is Hispanic, with 1.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.85% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 12.5% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $334,653 |
| Households | $233,036 | $315,881 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $187,083 | $230,787 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
69.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
73.1%
Male Marriage Rate
65.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
78
Number of Veterans
78
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 53 |
| World War II | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 78 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 2.83% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 7.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
27.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
59.07%
Born in Riverwoods
89.89%
Native Born
10.11%
Foreign Born
1.47%
Non Citizen
8.63%
Naturalized
89.89% of Riverwoods residents were born in the United States, with 59.07% having been born in Illinois. 1.47% 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 | 3,632 | -18 | -0.49% |
| 2028 | 3,650 | -17 | -0.46% |
| 2027 | 3,667 | -17 | -0.46% |
| 2026 | 3,684 | -18 | -0.49% |
| 2025 | 3,702 | -17 | -0.46% |
| 2024 | 3,719 | -18 | -0.48% |
| 2023 | 3,737 | -16 | -0.43% |
| 2022 | 3,753 | -22 | -0.58% |
| 2021 | 3,775 | -14 | -0.37% |
| 2020 | 3,789 | 225 | 6.31% |
| 2019 | 3,564 | -25 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 3,589 | -33 | -0.91% |
| 2017 | 3,622 | -19 | -0.52% |
| 2016 | 3,641 | -6 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 3,647 | -15 | -0.41% |
| 2014 | 3,662 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 3,662 | 7 | 0.19% |
| 2012 | 3,655 | -11 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 3,666 | -8 | -0.22% |
| 2010 | 3,674 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,843 | 975 | 34% |
| 1990 | 2,868 | 64 | 2.28% |
| 1980 | 2,804 | -828 | -22.8% |