Riverside, IL Demographics

A map of Riverside's Population by Race

Riverside, Illinois has an estimated population of 9,039, a slight decrease from the 9,298 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.3% White, 24.5% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, 0.7% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Riverside, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Riverside has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Riverside, that probability was 39.3% in 2020 and 44.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Riverside is ranked the 241st 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). Riverside was ranked the 236th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Riverside's White Population

6,351 residents of Riverside, or 70.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Riverside is considerably higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Riverside ranks 1175th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's White population has declined by an estimated 10.2%. White residents' share of Riverside's population has decreased from 76.1% to 70.3%.

Riverside is more White than neighboring North Riverside (56.6% White), Lyons (45% White), Berwyn (24.9% White), Brookfield (70% White), and Forest Park (51% White).

Riverside's Black Population

63 residents of Riverside, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Riverside is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Riverside ranks 401st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Black population has declined by an estimated 60.9%. Black residents' share of Riverside's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.7%.

Riverside is less Black than neighboring North Riverside (8.5% Black), Lyons (1.5% Black), Berwyn (7.4% Black), Brookfield (4.6% Black), and Forest Park (24% Black).

Riverside's Asian Population

124 residents of Riverside, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Riverside is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Riverside ranks 229th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Asian population has declined by an estimated 38.0%. Asian residents' share of Riverside's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.4%.

Riverside is more Asian than neighboring Brookfield (1.1% Asian). Riverside is less Asian than neighboring North Riverside (1.7% Asian), Lyons (2.3% Asian), Berwyn (3.8% Asian), and Forest Park (8.8% Asian).

Riverside's Hispanic Population

2,219 residents of Riverside, or 24.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Riverside is higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Riverside ranks 148th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 46.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Riverside's population has increased from 16.3% to 24.5%.

Riverside is more Hispanic than neighboring Brookfield (20.7% Hispanic), and Forest Park (12.4% Hispanic). Riverside is less Hispanic than neighboring North Riverside (31.5% Hispanic), Lyons (50.3% Hispanic), and Berwyn (62.8% Hispanic).

Riverside's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Riverside, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Riverside is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Riverside ranks 547th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 88.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Riverside's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Riverside is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lyons (0% Native American/Other), Berwyn (0% Native American/Other), and Brookfield (0% Native American/Other). Riverside is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Riverside (0.2% Native American/Other), and Forest Park (1% Native American/Other).

Riverside's Multiracial Population

277 residents of Riverside, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Riverside is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Riverside ranks 847th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverside's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Riverside's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Riverside is more Multiracial than neighboring North Riverside (1.4% Multiracial), Lyons (0.9% Multiracial), Berwyn (1.1% Multiracial), and Forest Park (2.8% Multiracial). Riverside is less Multiracial than neighboring Brookfield (3.5% 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.