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.

Riverwoods, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,013

Median Agei

50.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.1%3,375

Asian

9.6%384

Hispanic/Latino

3.2%130

Two or More

1.5%60

Black

1.1%46

Other

0.4%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.5%13

High School Diploma

10%281

Some College (<1 yr)

1.9%54

Some College (1+ yr)

6%169

Associate's Degree

2.3%66

Bachelor's Degree

39.5%1,113

Master's Degree

19.6%553

Professional Degree

14.1%398

Doctorate

3.3%94

HS or Higher

97.2%

BA or Higher

76.6%

Graduate+

37.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$800,700

Median Renti

$1,842

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

93.3%1,158

Renter-Occupied

6.7%83

Total Units

1,367

Homeownership

93.3%

Vacancy Rate

9.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.5%6

$50K–$100K

1%12

$100K–$150K

1.8%21

$150K–$200K

1.5%17

$200K–$300K

1.5%17

$300K–$500K

11%127

$500K–$1M

60.9%705

$1M+

21.8%253

Rent Distribution

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

8.6%117

2000–2009

10.8%148

1990–1999

28.4%388

1980–1989

9.9%136

1970–1979

15.6%213

1960–1969

14.3%196

1950–1959

10%137

1939 or earlier

2.3%32

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.7%1,063

Electricity

12.9%160

No Fuel

1.3%16

Bottled/LP Gas

0.2%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$249,205

Mean Household Incomei

$339,118

Per Capita Incomei

$108,010

Poverty Ratei

0.6%

Unemploymenti

0.7%

Labor Forcei

1,892

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.7%9

$35K–$40K

3.9%48

$40K–$45K

3.9%49

$45K–$50K

0.6%7

$50K–$60K

0.7%9

$60K–$75K

3.7%46

$75K–$100K

3.9%49

$100K–$125K

3.6%45

$125K–$150K

2%25

$150K–$200K

14.3%178

$200K+

62.5%776

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,806

Avg. Commutei

33.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,878

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

78(2.5% of civilian adults)