River Grove, IL Demographics

A map of River Grove's Population by Race

River Grove, Illinois has an estimated population of 10,451, a slight decrease from the 10,612 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.5% White, 40.0% Hispanic, 4.7% Asian, 2.1% Black, 0.7% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of River Grove, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

River Grove has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In River Grove, that probability was 51.1% in 2020 and 56.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

River Grove is ranked the 220th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). River Grove was ranked the 219th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

River Grove's White Population

5,491 residents of River Grove, or 52.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in River Grove is lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. River Grove ranks 1295th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Grove's White population has declined by an estimated 16.9%. White residents' share of River Grove's population has decreased from 62.3% to 52.5%.

River Grove is more White than neighboring Melrose Park (15.8% White), and Franklin Park (33.5% White). River Grove is less White than neighboring Elmwood Park (55.3% White), River Forest (77.8% White), and Norridge (76.7% White).

River Grove's Black Population

218 residents of River Grove, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in River Grove is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. River Grove ranks 377th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Grove's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. Black residents' share of River Grove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

River Grove is more Black than neighboring Elmwood Park (1.3% Black), and Franklin Park (0.7% Black). River Grove is less Black than neighboring Melrose Park (5.1% Black), River Forest (4.9% Black), and Norridge (2.3% Black).

River Grove's Asian Population

488 residents of River Grove, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in River Grove is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. River Grove ranks 225th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Grove's Asian population has grown by an estimated 110.3%. Asian residents' share of River Grove's population has increased from 2.2% to 4.7%.

River Grove is more Asian than neighboring Elmwood Park (2.8% Asian), Melrose Park (1.1% Asian), and Franklin Park (2.3% Asian). River Grove is less Asian than neighboring River Forest (5.5% Asian), and Norridge (5.6% Asian).

River Grove's Hispanic Population

4,183 residents of River Grove, or 40.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in River Grove is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. River Grove ranks 68th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Grove's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Hispanic residents' share of River Grove's population has increased from 31.5% to 40.0%.

River Grove is more Hispanic than neighboring Elmwood Park (39.7% Hispanic), River Forest (6.9% Hispanic), and Norridge (13.6% Hispanic). River Grove is less Hispanic than neighboring Melrose Park (77% Hispanic), and Franklin Park (62.2% Hispanic).

River Grove's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of River Grove, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in River Grove is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. River Grove ranks 786th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Grove's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of River Grove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

River Grove is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elmwood Park (0.2% Native American/Other), Melrose Park (0.3% Native American/Other), and Norridge (0.3% Native American/Other).

River Grove's Multiracial Population

71 residents of River Grove, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in River Grove is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. River Grove ranks 1307th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Grove's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 61.4%. Multiracial residents' share of River Grove's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.7%.

River Grove is more Multiracial than neighboring Elmwood Park (0.6% Multiracial). River Grove is less Multiracial than neighboring River Forest (4.9% Multiracial), Norridge (1.5% Multiracial), and Franklin Park (1.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.