Riverside, IL Demographics

A map of Riverside's Population by Race

Riverside, Illinois had a population of 9,298 in 2020. It was 76.1% White, 1.7% Black, 2.2% Asian, 16.3% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Riverside, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Riverside is the 236th 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).

Riverside's White Population

7,074 residents of Riverside identify as White, or 76.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Riverside larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Riverside is ranked #1173 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Riverside is more White than neighboring North Riverside (51.3% White), Lyons (41.2% White), Berwyn (23.4% White), Brookfield (65.7% White), and Forest Park (47.1% White).

Riverside's Black Population

161 residents of Riverside identify as Black, or 1.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Riverside less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Riverside is ranked #398 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Riverside is less Black than neighboring North Riverside (6.9% Black), Lyons (4.3% Black), Berwyn (8.1% Black), Brookfield (3.1% Black), and Forest Park (30.3% Black).

Riverside's Asian Population

200 residents of Riverside identify as Asian, or 2.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Riverside roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Riverside is ranked #220 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Riverside is more Asian than neighboring Lyons (1.7% Asian), and Brookfield (1.8% Asian). Riverside is less Asian than neighboring North Riverside (2.9% Asian), Berwyn (2.4% Asian), and Forest Park (6.1% Asian).

Riverside's Hispanic Population

1,520 residents of Riverside identify as Hispanic, or 16.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Riverside roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Riverside is ranked #148 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Riverside is more Hispanic than neighboring Forest Park (11.3% Hispanic). Riverside is less Hispanic than neighboring North Riverside (36.2% Hispanic), Lyons (49.8% Hispanic), Berwyn (64.2% Hispanic), and Brookfield (25.8% Hispanic).

Riverside's Native American/Other Population

45 residents of Riverside identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Riverside 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, Riverside is ranked #443 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Riverside is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brookfield (0.4% Native American/Other). Riverside is less Native American/Other than neighboring Forest Park (1% Native American/Other).

Riverside's Multiracial Population

298 residents of Riverside identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Riverside roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Riverside is ranked #833 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Riverside is more Multiracial than neighboring North Riverside (2.1% Multiracial), Lyons (2.5% Multiracial), and Berwyn (1.6% Multiracial). Riverside is less Multiracial than neighboring Brookfield (3.3% Multiracial), and Forest Park (4.1% Multiracial).

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