Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

River Grove, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,451

Median Agei

36.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

52.5%5,491

Hispanic/Latino

40%4,183

Asian

4.7%488

Black

2.1%218

Two or More

0.7%71

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.6%399

High School Diploma

24.6%1,766

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%478

Some College (1+ yr)

16.7%1,202

Associate's Degree

12.6%902

Bachelor's Degree

19.4%1,393

Master's Degree

5.1%365

Professional Degree

0.5%33

HS or Higher

91.1%

BA or Higher

25%

Graduate+

5.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$241,800

Median Renti

$1,214

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.6%2,332

Renter-Occupied

44.4%1,864

Total Units

4,573

Homeownership

55.6%

Vacancy Rate

8.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.5%221

$50K–$100K

0.9%20

$100K–$150K

14.1%328

$150K–$200K

3.6%84

$200K–$300K

42.1%981

$300K–$500K

25%584

$500K–$1M

2%47

$1M+

2.9%67

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

345

$1,000–$1,250

447

$1,250–$1,500

375

$1,500–$2,000

165

$2,000+

247

Year Built

2020 or later

1.9%86

2010–2019

0.6%28

2000–2009

1.4%66

1990–1999

3.8%175

1980–1989

8.1%371

1970–1979

16.3%747

1960–1969

23.7%1,086

1950–1959

16.8%767

1940–1949

10.6%485

1939 or earlier

16.7%762

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

90.1%3,781

Electricity

5.6%234

Bottled/LP Gas

2.6%107

Other

0.9%37

No Fuel

0.9%37

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,858

Mean Household Incomei

$86,844

Per Capita Incomei

$34,837

Poverty Ratei

6.2%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

5,380

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%172

$10K–$15K

3.5%146

$15K–$20K

4.6%194

$20K–$25K

1.8%77

$25K–$30K

4.5%190

$30K–$35K

3%127

$35K–$40K

3.9%164

$40K–$45K

4.3%181

$45K–$50K

5.2%220

$50K–$60K

6.5%272

$60K–$75K

11%461

$75K–$100K

19.6%824

$100K–$125K

9.7%408

$125K–$150K

5.7%241

$150K–$200K

7.1%297

$200K+

5.3%222

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers10 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,963

Avg. Commutei

30.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,063

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

473(5.9% of civilian adults)