Demographics in River Forest, IL

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is River Forest?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

11,489

Male

5,696

49.6%

Female

5,793

50.4%

Median Age

40.1

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

80.6%

Black

4.7%

Hispanic

6.4%

Asian

6.8%

Two or More

7.2%

Other

0.7%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

47.8%

High School or Higher

52.3%

Foreign Born

12.5%

Veterans

2.8%

Married

44.5%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

River Forest, IL has a population of 11,489 with a median age of 40.1. The racial makeup is 80.6% White, 6.4% Hispanic, 4.7% Black, 6.8% Asian. About 47.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 12.5%.