Demographics & People — River Forest, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,489 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~13,300 |
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| Median Age | 40.0 |
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| Total Households | 4,275 |
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| Family Households | 2,906 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3184 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,264 |
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| Black or African American | 538 |
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| Asian | 780 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 732 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 2,825 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,019 |
| German | 1,922 |
| Other groups | 1,851 |
| Italian | 1,432 |
| English | 985 |
| Polish | 874 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 612 |
| Swedish | 580 |
| Greek | 332 |
Language
| English Only | 9,449 |
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| Spanish | 424 |
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| Population 5+ | 10,817 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 360 |
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| Population 18+ | 8,786 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 26.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for River Forest, Illinois.
