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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.

Riverdale, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAChicago-Naperville MSAChicago-Naperville-Elgin#157/303 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,340

Median Agei

32.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

89.9%9,296

Hispanic/Latino

7.1%732

Two or More

1.7%179

White

0.6%63

Other

0.5%55

Asian

0.1%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.3%456

High School Diploma

27.5%1,720

Some College (<1 yr)

9.7%609

Some College (1+ yr)

21.3%1,332

Associate's Degree

7%440

Bachelor's Degree

9.6%599

Master's Degree

7.4%460

Professional Degree

0.1%4

HS or Higher

89.8%

BA or Higher

17%

Graduate+

7.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$113,800

Median Renti

$1,231

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.5%1,938

Renter-Occupied

48.5%1,822

Total Units

5,054

Homeownership

51.5%

Vacancy Rate

25.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.2%158

$50K–$100K

33.5%650

$100K–$150K

17.8%344

$150K–$200K

31.8%617

$200K–$300K

5.7%110

$300K–$500K

1.8%35

$500K–$1M

1.2%24

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

203

$1,000–$1,250

560

$1,250–$1,500

452

$1,500–$2,000

169

$2,000+

215

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%20

2010–2019

1.8%89

2000–2009

2%101

1990–1999

0.9%43

1980–1989

9.7%491

1970–1979

11.3%569

1960–1969

14.3%724

1950–1959

34.7%1,754

1940–1949

10.4%524

1939 or earlier

14.6%739

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.2%3,278

Electricity

10.1%380

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%52

No Fuel

1.1%41

Other

0.2%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$39,833

Mean Household Incomei

$52,193

Per Capita Incomei

$19,290

Poverty Ratei

41.4%

Unemploymenti

16.1%

Labor Forcei

4,280

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

18.5%697

$10K–$15K

7.3%274

$15K–$20K

7.4%279

$20K–$25K

1.4%54

$25K–$30K

5.3%198

$30K–$35K

3%113

$35K–$40K

7.3%273

$40K–$45K

3.6%136

$45K–$50K

4.6%174

$50K–$60K

10.8%405

$60K–$75K

8.1%304

$75K–$100K

8.8%332

$100K–$125K

5.1%193

$125K–$150K

4.3%161

$150K–$200K

2%75

$200K+

2.4%92

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

570

Residentsi

1,068

Avg. Tenant Renti

$384/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

65 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing35 homes100% occupied$391/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers534 homes93% occupied$384/mo rent

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

202/PRAC1 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $39,833/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

86.1%

Very low income$12K–$20K/yr

11.8%

Low income$20K–$32K/yr

1.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $32K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

86.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

99.1% of subsidized households are minority

24% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

25.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,417

Avg. Commutei

33.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,591

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

272(3.9% of civilian adults)