Demographics & People — Riverside, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,079 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,900 |
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| Median Age | 42.0 |
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| Total Households | 3,534 |
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| Family Households | 2,551 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4432 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,256 |
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| Black or African American | 51 |
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| Asian | 142 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,667 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 3,585 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,952 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,350 |
| Irish | 1,635 |
| Italian | 1,069 |
| German | 1,067 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 796 |
| Polish | 794 |
| English | 486 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 425 |
Language
| English Only | 6,208 |
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| Spanish | 1,989 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,546 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 206 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,493 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 28.3% |
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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 Riverside, Illinois.
