River Grove, Illinois
River Grove: Village in United States of America
About
River Grove is a village located in the county of Cook in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,227 and a population density of 4,279 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,771 inhabitants.
River Grove is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 10,227 at the 2010 census.
River Grove is located on the western shore of the Chicago River and is bordered by North Riverside to the north and Brookfield to the east. The village's name comes from its location in a valley between two bluffs and its proximity to the river.
River Grove has an active community association that hosts an annual "Halloween in the Village" event that includes trick-or-treating, a costume parade, carnival games and refreshments.
River Grove became incorporated as a village in 1869 when residents complained about being included within the boundaries of North Riverside Township. It remained unincorporated until it was annexed by North Riverside in 1958.
In addition to being a lovely place to call home, River Grove also offers an amazing education system through Triton College. With the university's main campus just minutes away from River Grove Village, students can enjoy a convenient commute or even walk to class if they prefer.
In 2018 River Grove had 9,957 residents. This number is projected to increase by over 1,000 people each year over the next five years according to estimates from 2020 census data collected by researchers.
Quick Facts about River Grove
| Population : | 9,771 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Cook County |
| Postal code : | 60171 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 708 |
| Area : | 2.39 km2 |
| Altitude : | 627 feet / 191 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:55:56 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 4,088 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.67% (2010-2020) |
Geography
River Grove is located at 41°55'33"N 87°50'9"W (41.9258600, -87.8358900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of River Grove decreased by 4.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,227 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,284 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,306 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,318 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,302 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,243 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,169 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,073 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,962 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,883 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,771 | -1.15% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 13,296 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 12,867 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,941 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 12,867 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 22.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.5% |
| White only, percent : | 81.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 15.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 76.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 746 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 13.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.8% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $1,192,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,471 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $976 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $2,232 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,571 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.40 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 98.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 94.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 2.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 81,364 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 80,397 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 200,741 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,261 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $108,118 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $66,936 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,978 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,631 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 882 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 463 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,344 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 173 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,569 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,655.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.52 |
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People born in River Grove (1)
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Schools in River Grove
College & universities near River Grove, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149532 | Triton College | River Grove (IL) | 60171-1995 |
| 476674 | Curve Metric School of Hair Design | Elmwood Park (IL) | 60707-1118 |
| 146700 | Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park | Melrose Park (IL) | 60160-1605 |
| 148496 | Dominican University | River Forest (IL) | 60305 |
| 481748 | Empire Beauty School-Stone Park | Stone Park (IL) | 60165-1010 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near River Grove, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near River Grove
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| River Grov Post Office | River Grove (IL) | 60171 |
| Elmwood Park Post Office | Elmwood Park (IL) | 60707 |
| Franklin Park Post Office | Franklin Park (IL) | 60131 |
| Melrose Park Post Office | Melrose Park (IL) | 60160 |
| Harwood Heights Carrier Anx Post Office | Norridge (IL) | 60706 |
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| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cicero | 79,727 | Town in Illinois |
| Arlington Heights | 75,101 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Evanston | 72,683 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Schaumburg | 72,049 | Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA |
| Palatine | 66,830 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Skokie | 62,404 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Des Plaines | 58,179 | The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Orland Park | 57,347 | Village in Illinois |
| Tinley Park | 55,221 | Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Lawn | 54,376 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
| Berwyn | 53,701 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Mount Prospect | 53,299 | Village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Park | 51,852 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Hoffman Estates | 50,495 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
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Distance to Other Cities
River Grove distances to largest Illinois cities
