Riverside township, Illinois
Riverside township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Riverside township is a geographic entity located in Cook County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 16,083. The land area covers 4.03 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 16,083 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs | ±2.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6,348 | ±333 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 6,859 | ±379 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,348 | ±333 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 511 | ±219 |
| Median Home Value | $415,100 | ±$21,592 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,419 | ±$94 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $121,944 | ±$16,112 |
| Per Capita Income | $58,823 | ±$4,719 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% | ±2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 734 | ±325 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% | ±1.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 8,003 | ±455 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.2% | ±3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 16,112 (2024)
ID: 162828
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
27 RIVERSIDE RD, FRNT, RIVERSIDE IL 60546-7200
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GUS Population: 5,182,617 (2024)
ID: 102545
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMPTROLLER
118 N CLARK ST, ROOM 1127, CHICAGO IL 60602-1394
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Riverside | PK-05 | Riverside, IL | |
| Regular School Riverside | PK-05 | Riverside, IL | |
| Regular School Riverside | PK-05 | Riverside, IL | |
| Regular School Riverside | 06-08 | Riverside, IL | |
| Regular School Riverside | 09-12 | Riverside, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Palos Heights, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Romeoville, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Burbank, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 03-08 | Blue Island, IL | |
| 7 Nearby | 12-17 | CHICAGO, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bell Mar Beauty College
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College Vocational | 3.2 mi away | 5717 W. Cermak Road, Cicero, IL, 60804 |
7088636644
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RIVERSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 1 BURLING ROAD, RIVERSIDE, IL, 60546 |
(708) 442-6366
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Morton College
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College | 3.3 mi away | 3801 S Central Ave, Cicero, IL, 60804-4398 |
7086568000
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NORTH RIVERSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 2400 SOUTH DES PLAINES AVENUE, NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL, 60546 |
(708) 447-0869
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Ms Roberts Academy of Beauty Culture
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College Vocational | 4.6 mi away | 552 North Mannheim Road, Hillside, IL, 60162-1121 |
7086499088
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LYONS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 4209 JOLIET AVENUE, LYONS, IL, 60534 |
(708) 447-3577
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Concordia University-Chicago
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College | 4.6 mi away | 7400 Augusta, River Forest, IL, 60305-1499 |
7087718300
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BERWYN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 2701 SOUTH HARLEM AVENUE, BERWYN, IL, 60402 |
(708) 795-8000
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Dominican University
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College | 4.8 mi away | 7900 W Division Street, River Forest, IL, 60305 |
7083662490
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LINDA SOKOL FRANCIS BROOKFIELD LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 3541 PARK AVENUE, BROOKFIELD, IL, 60513 |
(708) 485-6917
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CHICAGO MIDWAY AP, IL US, located 4.9 miles from Riverside township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.7° | 19.4° | 26.0° | 1.48" | — |
| February | 36.8° | 22.6° | 29.7° | 1.46" | — |
| March | 47.6° | 31.7° | 39.6° | 1.88" | — |
| April | 59.9° | 41.4° | 50.6° | 3.57" | — |
| May | 71.1° | 52.0° | 61.5° | 4.09" | — |
| June | 80.9° | 62.3° | 71.6° | 4.01" | — |
| July | 85.0° | 67.7° | 76.3° | 3.55" | — |
| August | 82.7° | 66.4° | 74.5° | 3.99" | — |
| September | 76.3° | 58.8° | 67.5° | 2.77" | — |
| October | 63.4° | 46.5° | 54.9° | 3.48" | — |
| November | 49.1° | 35.0° | 42.0° | 2.35" | — |
| December | 37.6° | 25.0° | 31.3° | 1.79" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside village | Village | 0.5 mi | — |
| North Riverside village | Village | 0.9 mi | — |
| Brookfield village | Village | 1.3 mi | — |
| Lyons village | Village | 1.5 mi | — |
| Berwyn city | City | 1.9 mi | — |
| Broadview village | Village | 2.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1703164434. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.