River Grove, IL

Census Place

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2024 Population
10,451
US Senator
Dick Durbin
Democratic Party
US Senator
Tammy Duckworth
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
36.3
0.82% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
6.21%
13.6% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$69,858
6.6% 1-year decline
2024 Median Property Value
$241,800
1.19% 1-year decline
2024 Employed Population
5,063
2.71% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in River Grove, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

84.3% of the residents in River Grove, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in River Grove, IL are Triton College (1,565 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in River Grove, IL was $241,800, and the homeownership rate was 55.6%.

Most people in River Grove, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.8 minutes. The average car ownership in River Grove, IL was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

River Grove, IL is home to a population of 10.5k people, from which 84.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 28.6% of River Grove, IL residents were born outside of the country (2.99k people).

In 2024, there were 2.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.49k people) in River Grove, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.31k Other (Hispanic) and 755 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

84.3%
2024 Citizenship
87.6%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 84.3% of River Grove, IL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in River Grove, IL was 87.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in River Grove, IL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    5.49k ± 791
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    2.31k ± 761
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    755 ± 343
40%
Hispanic Population
4.18k people

In 2024, there were 2.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.49k people) in River Grove, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.31k Other (Hispanic) and 755 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

40% of the people in River Grove, IL are hispanic (4.18k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in River Grove, IL as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Illinois.
Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    633,244 ± 19,044 people
  2. India
    161,770 ± 9,812 people
  3. Poland
    119,556 ± 8,449 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 633,244 Illinois residents, followed by India with 161,770 and Poland with 119,556.

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Foreign-Born Population

28.6%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
2.99k people
23.9%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
2.51k people

As of 2024, 28.6% of River Grove, IL residents (2.99k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in River Grove, IL was 23.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    201 ± 149
  2. Vietnam
    128 ± 99
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    41 ± 58

River Grove, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of River Grove, IL employs 5.06k people. In 2024, the largest industries in River Grove, IL were Health Care & Social Assistance (690 people), Transportation & Warehousing (586 people), and Retail Trade (464 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($99,038), Finance & Insurance ($92,083), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,864).

Employment

Occupations

5.06k
2024 Value
± 652
−2.71%
1 Year decline
± 18.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in River Grove, IL declined at a rate of −2.71%, from 5.2k employees to 5.06k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in River Grove, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (749 people), Production Occupations (555 people), and Transportation Occupations (407 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of River Grove, IL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

5.06k
2024 Value
± 652
−2.71%
1 Year decline
± 18.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in River Grove, IL declined at a rate of −2.71%, from 5.2k employees to 5.06k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in River Grove, IL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (690 people), Transportation & Warehousing (586 people), and Retail Trade (464 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of River Grove, IL, though some of these residents may live in River Grove, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$47,173
Median earning men ± $5,706
$38,772
Median earning women ± $6,760

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($112,788), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,025), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($61,172).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,000), Manufacturing ($52,094), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($50,469).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.47%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Voting results are not available for River Grove, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.
2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (54.4%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
    Republican Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (1.43%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin
Senator from Illinois2
Assumed office on January 3, 1997
Tammy Duckworth
Senator from Illinois3
Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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Education

In 2023, universities in River Grove, IL awarded 1,565 degrees. The student population of River Grove, IL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 4,457 male students and 4,805 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in River Grove, IL are Hispanic or Latino (706 and 45.8%), White (468 and 30.4%), Black or African American (183 and 11.9%), and Unknown (102 and 6.61%).

The largest universities in River Grove, IL by number of degrees awarded are Triton College (1,565 and 100%).

The most popular majors in River Grove, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (403 and 25.8%), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (186 and 11.9%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (176 and 11.2%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 9,262 students enrolled in River Grove, IL, 48.1% men and 51.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 4,447 records, of which 58.3% were women and 41.7% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    298 degrees awarded
  2. Biological & Physical Sciences
    166 degrees awarded
  3. General Studies
    72 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in River Grove, IL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 298 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in River Grove, IL according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Triton College
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
1,565 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Triton College with 1,565 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 742 men were awarded degrees from institutions in River Grove, IL, which is 0.902 times less than the 823 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 706 degrees mean that there were 1.51 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 468 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($11,310) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($480) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in River Grove, IL was $241,800 in 2024, which is 0.727 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $244,700 to $241,800, a 1.19% decrease. The homeownership rate in River Grove, IL is 55.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in River Grove, IL have an average commute time of 30.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in River Grove, IL is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$241,800
Median Property Value 2024
±$15,796
$2,332
Median Property Taxes
±$411

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In River Grove, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in River Grove, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

55.6%
Homeownership
2024
64.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 55.6% of the housing units in River Grove, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 59.6%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$69,858
Median Household Income
± $11,319
4.2k
Number of Households
± 559

In 2024, the median household income of the 4.2k households in River Grove, IL declined from $69,858 from the previous year's value of $74,793.

The following chart displays the households in River Grove, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for River Grove, IL is from Illinois.
0.474
2023 Wage GINI in Illinois
0.477
2022 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2023, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.554% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (67.7%)
  2. Worked At Home (14.1%)
  3. Public Transit (8.85%)

In 2024, 67.7% of workers in River Grove, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.1%) and those who used public transit to get to work (8.85%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

30.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in River Grove, IL have a longer commute time (30.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.08% of the workforce in River Grove, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

1 car
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in River Grove, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in River Grove, IL have 1 car.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.21% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in River Grove, IL (649 out of 10.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in River Grove, IL is White, followed by Other and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

92.4% of the population of River Grove, IL has health coverage, with 44.5% on employee plans, 25.9% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 9.83% on non-group plans, and 2.11% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1,264 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1189 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 297 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 25% between 18 and 34 years, 34.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

7.56%
Uninsured
44.5%
Employer Coverage
25.9%
Medicaid
10.1%
Medicare
9.83%
Non-Group
2.11%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in River Grove, IL grew by 12.9% from 6.7% to 7.56%.

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