River Forest, IL Demographics

A map of River Forest's Population by Race

River Forest, Illinois had a population of 11,717 in 2020. It was 70.9% White, 7.4% Black, 8.0% Asian, 8.5% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of River Forest, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, River Forest is the 201st most populous. 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 Forest's White Population

8,308 residents of River Forest identify as White, or 70.9%. This makes the White share of the population of River Forest larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, River Forest is ranked #1231 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

River Forest is more White than neighboring Forest Park (47.1% White), Elmwood Park (57.4% White), Maywood (3.1% White), Oak Park (60.2% White), and River Grove (62.3% White).

River Forest's Black Population

869 residents of River Forest identify as Black, or 7.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of River Forest slightly less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, River Forest is ranked #170 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

River Forest is more Black than neighboring Elmwood Park (2.7% Black), and River Grove (1.9% Black). River Forest is less Black than neighboring Forest Park (30.3% Black), Maywood (60.4% Black), and Oak Park (18.7% Black).

River Forest's Asian Population

932 residents of River Forest identify as Asian, or 8.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of River Forest roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, River Forest is ranked #73 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

River Forest is more Asian than neighboring Forest Park (6.1% Asian), Elmwood Park (3% Asian), Maywood (0.5% Asian), Oak Park (5.4% Asian), and River Grove (2.2% Asian).

River Forest's Hispanic Population

991 residents of River Forest identify as Hispanic, or 8.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of River Forest slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, River Forest is ranked #303 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

River Forest is less Hispanic than neighboring Forest Park (11.3% Hispanic), Elmwood Park (35.1% Hispanic), Maywood (34% Hispanic), Oak Park (9.3% Hispanic), and River Grove (31.5% Hispanic).

River Forest's Native American/Other Population

102 residents of River Forest identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of River Forest roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, River Forest is ranked #147 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

River Forest is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elmwood Park (0.3% Native American/Other), Maywood (0.4% Native American/Other), Oak Park (0.6% Native American/Other), and River Grove (0.4% Native American/Other). River Forest is less Native American/Other than neighboring Forest Park (1% Native American/Other).

River Forest's Multiracial Population

515 residents of River Forest identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of River Forest roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, River Forest is ranked #388 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

River Forest is more Multiracial than neighboring Forest Park (4.1% Multiracial), Elmwood Park (1.5% Multiracial), Maywood (1.7% Multiracial), and River Grove (1.7% Multiracial). River Forest is less Multiracial than neighboring Oak Park (5.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.