North Riverside, Illinois facts for kids
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North Riverside, Illinois
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| Village of North Riverside | ||
North Riverside Village Commons, which houses village offices and a recreation center.
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| Motto(s):
"A Small Community With A Big Heart"
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Location of North Riverside in Cook County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Illinois | |
| County | Cook | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.64 sq mi (4.26 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.64 sq mi (4.26 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 7,426 | |
| • Density | 4,517.03/sq mi (1,744.46/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60546
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| Area code(s) | 708 | |
| FIPS code | 17-54144 | |
| Wikimedia Commons | North Riverside, Illinois | |
North Riverside is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 7,426.
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Geography
North Riverside is located at 41°50′46″N 87°49′47″W / 41.84611°N 87.82972°W (41.846222, -87.829585).
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, North Riverside has a total area of 1.64 square miles (4.25 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 969 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,036 | 6.9% | |
| 1950 | 3,230 | 211.8% | |
| 1960 | 7,989 | 147.3% | |
| 1970 | 8,097 | 1.4% | |
| 1980 | 6,764 | −16.5% | |
| 1990 | 6,005 | −11.2% | |
| 2000 | 6,688 | 11.4% | |
| 2010 | 6,672 | −0.2% | |
| 2020 | 7,426 | 11.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
As of the 2020 census there were 7,426 people, 2,626 households, and 1,681 families residing in the village. The population density was 4,517.03 inhabitants per square mile (1,744.04/km2). There were 3,012 housing units at an average density of 1,832.12 per square mile (707.39/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 58.50% White, 7.04% African American, 1.24% Native American, 3.10% Asian, 13.79% from other races, and 16.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 36.18% of the population.
There were 2,626 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.00% were married couples living together, 17.25% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.99% were non-families. 31.57% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.41% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 2.44.
The village's age distribution consisted of 20.4% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 25% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.7 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $55,879, and the median income for a family was $72,545. Males had a median income of $44,607 versus $41,795 for females. The per capita income for the village was $35,963. About 4.5% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 1.3% of those age 65 or over.
2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 5,715 | 4,469 | 3,810 | 85.45% | 66.98% | 51.31% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 197 | 412 | 513 | 2.95% | 6.18% | 6.91% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 7 | 2 | 15 | 0.10% | 0.03% | 0.20% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 173 | 137 | 219 | 2.59% | 2.05% | 2.95% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 4 | 5 | 24 | 0.06% | 0.07% | 0.32% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 48 | 59 | 158 | 0.72% | 0.88% | 2.13% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 544 | 1,588 | 2,687 | 8.13% | 23.80% | 36.18% |
| Total | 6,688 | 6,672 | 7,426 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Education
North Riverside is split into two educational districts. First Avenue, IL-171, serves as the dividing line. Komarek School District 94 serves the population on the west side of First Avenue and Riverside School District 96 serves the population on the east side of First Avenue.
Retail commerce
North Riverside Park Mall
North Riverside Park Mall is located at 7501 W. Cermak Road. The mall features three department store anchors as well as 130 specialty shops. In addition, the food court, located at the main entrance to the mall, features local favorites, as well as several chain restaurants.
Costco & Edward Don
In 2011, Edward Don, a large restaurant supply company, elected to relocate to the Village of Woodridge, citing better tax incentives and issues with the property owners. In March 2013, Costco closed on a deal with North Riverside and the property owners of the vacated Edward Don building. Costco held their grand opening on November 25. The property also has 4 outlots slated to be sold to other companies.
Transportation
Pace and CTA provide bus service connecting North Riverside to destinations across the region.
Notable persons
New York Times bestselling author Chris DeRose.
Bud Light spokes-dog's Spuds MacKenzie, portrayed by dog Honey Tree Evil Eye.
Notable events
Fire Department privatization
In a letter dated June 19, 2014, to the residents of North Riverside, Mayor Hermanek pitched the idea of contracting the fire department positions to a private contact company, Paramedic Services of Illinois, Inc.. The Village currently contracts with the company to provide paramedic services, but the plan was to contract the fire fighter positions as well. The plan has drawn significant opposition from the Fire Fighters Union Local 2714, as well as village residents, and department supporters.
At the July 24 Special Meeting of the Village Board to adopt the annual appropriation, there was no vote on the privatization proposal, but the Appropriation Ordinance passed by a vote of 4 to 1. The Fiscal Year 2014-2015 (which began May 1, 2014) budget includes slashed salaries for the fire fighters. "The negotiations are not going to go on forever," said Hermanek. "This will be done by the end of the summer."
On September 12, 2014, in a press release from the Village, Mayor Hugh Hermanek stated that he has instructed Village attorney's to file suit with the Cook County Courts, for the right to terminate the Firefighter's Contact, which expired April 30, 2014. The press release in part reads:
The law firm of Odelson & Sterk, the village's attorneys, filed the lawsuit today to affirm that, 'like any other contract between two parties, there is a beginning and an end,' according to Burt Odelson, the firm's lead partner. 'The union's contract with North Riverside expired on April 30, 2014; so, after making six good faith efforts to find a way to build a new contract while also maintaining the village's solvency, the failure to accomplish that requires us to move ahead expeditiously on the privatization plan.'
See also
In Spanish: North Riverside (Illinois) para niños
