Riverdale, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Riverdale, Illinois is 10,515 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 219th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $45,709, the median home value is $104,800, and the median age is 33.5.
The population has declined 24.0% since 2010 (13,560 → 10,299).
10,515
Population
2941
People / sq mi
$45,709
Median Income
$104,800
Median Home Value
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Riverdale covers 3.6 sq mi of land at 2941 people per square mile.
About Riverdale, IL
The poverty rate is what most separates Riverdale from the typical city: 27.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 10,515 residents, Riverdale is a city in Illinois.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $45,709, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 27.5%, poverty is near the top of the range for US cities, above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $104,800, with typical rent around $1,204.
College attainment is 17.2%, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 7.4% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 36 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Riverdale: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Riverdale village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Riverdale village had a population of 13,560 in 2010 and 10,299 in 2024, a -24.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 13,647 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -1.82%.
10,299
Population (2024)
13,560
Population (2010)
13,647
Peak (2013)
-1.82%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,560 |
| 2011 | 13,600 |
| 2012 | 13,629 |
| 2013 | 13,647 |
| 2014 | 13,625 |
| 2015 | 13,550 |
| 2016 | 13,451 |
| 2017 | 13,328 |
| 2018 | 13,183 |
| 2019 | 13,077 |
| 2020 | 10,620 |
| 2021 | 10,419 |
| 2022 | 10,275 |
| 2023 | 10,239 |
| 2024 | 10,299 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4.0% |
| Black or African American | 88.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$45,709
Median Household Income
$20,642
Per Capita Income
27.5%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$104,800
Median Home Value
$1,204
Median Rent
53.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.2%
High School+
17.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
17.5%
Drive Alone
63.3%
Public Transit
7.4%
Work From Home
35.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
10.9%
Foreign Born
97.5%
Non-English at Home
2.8%
Veterans
13.3%
With Disability
90.4%
Health Insurance
94.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 27.8% |
| Retail Trade | 17.1% |
| Manufacturing | 12.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 7.3% |
| Public Administration | 6.3% |
| Information | 5.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.0% |
| Construction | 1.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Riverdale, Illinois has a population of 10,515 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 219th-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Riverdale, Illinois is $45,709, with 27.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Riverdale, Illinois is $104,800, with median monthly rent at $1,204 and a homeownership rate of 53.0%.
The median age in Riverdale, Illinois is 33.5 years. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
The population has declined 24.0% since 2010 (13,560 → 10,299).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.