Demographics & People — Riverwoods, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,988 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~4,100 |
| Median Age | 50.4 |
| Total Households | 1,265 |
| Family Households | 1,058 |
| Average Household Size | 3.02 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2589 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,517 |
| Black or African American | 102 |
| Asian | 277 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 211 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,095 |
| Other groups | 664 |
| American | 549 |
| Russian | 371 |
| German | 357 |
| European | 292 |
| Polish | 222 |
| Irish | 214 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 202 |
| Eastern European | 161 |
Language
| English Only | 3,340 |
| Spanish | 13 |
| Population 5+ | 3,807 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 78 |
| Population 18+ | 3,049 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 33.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 24.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Riverwoods, Illinois.