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
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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 located in Cook County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 7,426 people lived there, according to the 2020 census.
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Where is North Riverside Located?
North Riverside is found at coordinates 41°50′46″N 87°49′47″W. It covers a total area of about 1.64 square miles (4.26 square kilometers), and all of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
| 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% | |
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In 2020, the village had 7,426 people living in 2,626 households. About 1,681 of these were families. The population density was about 4,517 people per square mile (1,744 people per square kilometer). There were 3,012 housing units in total.
The people living in North Riverside come from many different backgrounds:
- 58.50% were White
- 7.04% were African American
- 1.24% were Native American
- 3.10% were Asian
- 13.79% were from other backgrounds
- 16.33% were from two or more backgrounds
About 36.18% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of households, 27.5% had children under 18 living with them. About 38% were married couples. The average household had 3.10 people, and the average family had 2.44 people.
The median age in the village was 39.3 years. About 20.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
Population by Race and Ethnicity (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 in North Riverside
North Riverside has two main school districts, divided by First Avenue (IL-171).
- Students living west of First Avenue attend schools in Komarek School District 94.
- Students living east of First Avenue attend schools in Riverside School District 96.
Shopping and Businesses
North Riverside has several important places for shopping and businesses.
North Riverside Park Mall
The North Riverside Park Mall is a big shopping center located at 7501 W. Cermak Road. It has three large department stores and over 130 smaller shops. There's also a food court where you can find many different places to eat.
Costco and Edward Don
In 2011, a large restaurant supply company called Edward Don moved out of North Riverside. In 2013, a big warehouse store called Costco bought the empty building. Costco opened its doors on November 25, 2013, and has been a popular shopping spot ever since.
Getting Around: Transportation
Both Pace and CTA provide bus services in North Riverside. These buses help connect the village to other places in the surrounding area, making it easier for people to travel.
Famous People from North Riverside
Some notable people have connections to North Riverside:
- Chris DeRose is a New York Times bestselling author.
- Spuds MacKenzie, the famous dog from Bud Light commercials, was portrayed by a dog named Honey Tree Evil Eye, who lived here.
Notable Events
Fire Department Changes
In 2014, the mayor of North Riverside, Hermanek, suggested a plan to change how the fire department worked. The idea was to have a private company, Paramedic Services of Illinois, Inc., handle the firefighter jobs. This company already provided paramedic services for the village.
This plan caused a lot of discussion and was met with strong opposition from the Fire Fighters Union Local 2714 and many residents. The village government decided to move forward with budget changes that included lower salaries for firefighters.
In September 2014, Mayor Hermanek announced that the village would go to court. They wanted to confirm their right to end the firefighters' contract, which had expired in April 2014. The village stated that they had tried to reach a new agreement but needed to move ahead with the privatization plan to keep the village financially stable.
See also
In Spanish: North Riverside (Illinois) para niños
