Riverwoods, IL Demographics

A map of Riverwoods's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,375	3,142	84.1%	82.9%
Asian	384	351	9.6%	9.3%
Hispanic	130	137	3.2%	3.6%
Multiracial	60	128	1.5%	3.4%
Black	46	20	1.1%	0.5%
Native American/Other	18	12	0.4%	0.3%

Riverwoods, Illinois has an estimated population of 4,013, an increase from the 3,790 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.1% White, 9.6% Asian, 3.2% Hispanic, 1.5% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Riverwoods, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Riverwoods has become less 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 Riverwoods, that probability was 30.2% in 2020 and 28.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Riverwoods is ranked the 376th 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). Riverwoods was ranked the 392nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Riverwoods's White Population

3,375 residents of Riverwoods, or 84.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Riverwoods is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Riverwoods ranks 1059th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverwoods's White population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. White residents' share of Riverwoods's population has increased from 82.9% to 84.1%.

Riverwoods is more White than neighboring Lincolnshire (69.3% White), Bannockburn (73.8% White), Wheeling (49.1% White), and Buffalo Grove (58.2% White). Riverwoods is less White than neighboring Deerfield (86.1% White).

Riverwoods's Black Population

46 residents of Riverwoods, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Riverwoods is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Riverwoods ranks 838th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverwoods's Black population has grown by an estimated 130.0%. Black residents' share of Riverwoods's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.1%.

Riverwoods is more Black than neighboring Deerfield (0.2% Black). Riverwoods is less Black than neighboring Lincolnshire (1.4% Black), Bannockburn (4.9% Black), Wheeling (3.8% Black), and Buffalo Grove (3.4% Black).

Riverwoods's Asian Population

384 residents of Riverwoods, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Riverwoods is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Riverwoods ranks 65th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverwoods's Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.4%. Asian residents' share of Riverwoods's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.6%.

Riverwoods is more Asian than neighboring Bannockburn (6.7% Asian), and Deerfield (5.6% Asian). Riverwoods is less Asian than neighboring Lincolnshire (24% Asian), Wheeling (15.3% Asian), and Buffalo Grove (29.7% Asian).

Riverwoods's Hispanic Population

130 residents of Riverwoods, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Riverwoods is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Riverwoods ranks 648th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverwoods's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Riverwoods's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Riverwoods is more Hispanic than neighboring Lincolnshire (1.6% Hispanic). Riverwoods is less Hispanic than neighboring Bannockburn (10.5% Hispanic), Deerfield (5.4% Hispanic), Wheeling (28.1% Hispanic), and Buffalo Grove (5.8% Hispanic).

Riverwoods's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Riverwoods, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Riverwoods is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Riverwoods ranks 857th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverwoods's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Riverwoods's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Riverwoods is more Native American/Other than neighboring Deerfield (0.3% Native American/Other). Riverwoods is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lincolnshire (1.1% Native American/Other), Bannockburn (2.6% Native American/Other), Wheeling (1.3% Native American/Other), and Buffalo Grove (0.7% Native American/Other).

Riverwoods's Multiracial Population

60 residents of Riverwoods, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Riverwoods is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Riverwoods ranks 779th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverwoods's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 53.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Riverwoods's population has decreased from 3.4% to 1.5%.

Riverwoods is less Multiracial than neighboring Lincolnshire (2.7% Multiracial), Bannockburn (1.6% Multiracial), Deerfield (2.4% Multiracial), Wheeling (2.3% Multiracial), and Buffalo Grove (2.3% 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.