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.

Riverside, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,039

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70.3%6,351

Hispanic/Latino

24.5%2,219

Two or More

3.1%277

Asian

1.4%124

Black

0.7%63

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.7%44

High School Diploma

9.4%599

Some College (<1 yr)

2.6%163

Some College (1+ yr)

8.5%540

Associate's Degree

4.5%285

Bachelor's Degree

37.8%2,403

Master's Degree

19.9%1,262

Professional Degree

8.6%549

Doctorate

6.2%391

HS or Higher

98.1%

BA or Higher

72.5%

Graduate+

34.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$491,400

Median Renti

$1,484

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84.8%2,980

Renter-Occupied

15.2%536

Total Units

3,858

Homeownership

84.8%

Vacancy Rate

8.9%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

3%90

$100K–$150K

3.2%95

$150K–$200K

1.5%45

$200K–$300K

5.1%151

$300K–$500K

39.3%1,172

$500K–$1M

45.4%1,353

$1M+

2.5%74

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

161

$1,500–$2,000

188

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.2%45

2000–2009

0.3%13

1990–1999

2%76

1980–1989

0.8%29

1970–1979

2.6%101

1960–1969

7.6%293

1950–1959

10.3%398

1940–1949

13.6%523

1939 or earlier

61.7%2,380

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

91.8%3,228

Electricity

6.2%218

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%48

Other

0.6%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$153,686

Mean Household Incomei

$175,239

Per Capita Incomei

$68,832

Poverty Ratei

3.3%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

4,579

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.1%37

$15K–$20K

6.3%221

$20K–$25K

0.5%19

$25K–$30K

1.4%49

$30K–$35K

1.9%67

$35K–$40K

2.5%88

$40K–$45K

1.1%38

$50K–$60K

5.1%179

$60K–$75K

6.1%214

$75K–$100K

8.3%293

$100K–$125K

8.5%300

$125K–$150K

5.3%188

$150K–$200K

17.7%624

$200K+

34.1%1,199

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 Vouchers5 homes

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,476

Avg. Commutei

32.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,491

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

243(3.6% of civilian adults)