Riverside, IL Demographics
What is the population of Riverside?
There are 9,079 residents in Riverside, with a median age of 42. Of this, 49.64% are males and 50.36% are females. US-born citizens make up 89.7% of the resident pool in Riverside, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.27%. Additionally, 3.03% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 7,879 people in Riverside currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 9,079 | -1.6% |
| Male Population | 4,507 | -4.5% |
| Female Population | 4,572 | 1.4% |
Male Population 49.64%
Female Population 50.36%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42 | 1.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 8,144 | -3.9% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 660 | 1.5% |
| Not Citizen | 275 | 180.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 89.7%
Citizen not U.S. Born 7.27%
Not Citizen 3.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 859 | -37.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 25 | N/A |
| Moved from Different State | 156 | 41.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 7,879 | 3.8% |
Moved from Same County 9.63%
Moved from Same State 0.28%
Moved from Different State 1.75%
Same House as Last Year 88.34%
What are the employment statistics in Riverside?
White-collar workers make up 93.89% of the working population in Riverside, while blue-collar employees account for 6.11%. There are also 958 entrepreneurs in Riverside (10.35% of the workforce); 5,686 workers employed in private companies (61.4%); and 1,854 people working in governmental institutions (20.02%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 8,694 | 106.2% |
| Blue Collar | 566 | 97.2% |
White Collar 93.89%
Blue Collar 6.11%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 958 | 89.7% |
| Private Companies | 5,686 | 87.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,854 | 220.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 762 | 95.9% |
Self Employees 10.35%
Private Companies 61.4%
Governmental Workers 20.02%
Not for Profit Companies 8.23%
How many households are there in Riverside?
There are a total of 3,534 households in Riverside, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 72.18% of these Riverside households, while non-family units account for the remaining 27.82%. Additionally, 34.61% of households have children and 65.39% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 3,534 | 4.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -26.5% |
| Family Households | 2,551 | -1.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 983 | 21.7% |
Family Households 72.18%
Non-Family Households 27.82%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,223 | -6.6% |
| Households without Children | 2,311 | 11.3% |
Households with Children 34.61%
Households without Children 65.39%
What are the median and average incomes in Riverside?
The average annual household income in Riverside is $174,089, while the median household income sits at $149,219 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $154,784, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $153,367.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $174,089 | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income | $149,219 | -0.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 368 | 24.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 8,551 | -2.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Riverside?
There are 3,831 housing units in Riverside, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1938. Of the 3,534 occupied housing units in Riverside, 84.83% are owner-occupied, while 15.17% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.71% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $487,500. In general, housing costs reach $2,281 per month in Riverside.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 3,831 | 5.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1938 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,363 | 19.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 365 | -16.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 469 | -18.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 259 | -4.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 174 | 68.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 36 | 80.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 97 | -39.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 25 | -39.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 43 | 7.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,534 | 4.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,998 | 4.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 536 | 3.7% |
Owner Occupied 84.83%
Renter Occupied 15.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,970 | 6.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,028 | 1.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $487,500 | -2.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $392,100 | -3.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,281 | -0.3% |
With Mortgage 65.71%
Without Mortgage 34.29%
What is the level of education in Riverside?
Approximately 14.98% of the population in Riverside holds a high school degree (that's 994 residents), while 11.75% have attained a college certificate (780 locals) and 33.48% have a bachelor's degree (2,222 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 63 | 12.5% |
| Some High School | 994 | -1.9% |
| Some College | 780 | -42.7% |
| Associate Degree | 319 | -27.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,222 | 12.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,259 | 11.1% |
No High School 0.95%
Some High School 14.98%
Some College 11.75%
Associate Degree 4.81%
Bachelor's Degree 33.48%
Graduate Degree 34.04%
What is the marital status of Riverside residents?
A total of 1,826 people in Riverside have never been married (which represents 25.63% of the total population), while 4,335 of them are wedded (60.85%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 39 (0.55%) and 565 (7.93%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,826 | -4.0% |
| Married | 4,335 | 3.9% |
| Separated | 39 | 143.8% |
| Widowed | 398 | -16.9% |
| Divorced | 565 | -8.1% |
Never Married 25.63%
Married 60.85%
Separated 0.55%
Widowed 5.59%
Divorced 7.93%
What are the most common means of transportation in Riverside?
The top three means of transportation people in Riverside use to get to work are: car, railroad and walking. A total of 2,949 residents commute by car, 398 prefer going to work by railroad and 79 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,949 | -2.5% |
| Subway or Elevated | 74 | N/A |
| Railroad | 398 | -14.6% |
| Bicycle | 29 | -3.3% |
| Walk | 79 | 49.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Riverside by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.