River Grove, Illinois facts for kids
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River Grove, Illinois
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Dohrmann-Buckman House
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"Village of Friendly Neighbors"
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Location of River Grove in Cook County, Illinois.
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 River Grove, Illinois
Location in Greater Chicago
River Grove, Illinois
Location in Illinois
River Grove, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 2.39 sq mi (6.19 km2) | ||
| • Land | 2.39 sq mi (6.19 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 10,612 | ||
| • Density | 4,438.31/sq mi (1,713.61/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP Code(s) |
60171
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| Area code(s) | 708 | ||
| FIPS code | 17-64343 | ||
| Wikimedia Commons | River Grove, Illinois | ||
River Grove is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the larger Chicago metropolitan area. In 2020, about 10,612 people lived there. The village has a friendly motto: "Village of Friendly Neighbors."
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Geography of River Grove
River Grove is located at 41°55′33″N 87°50′24″W / 41.92583°N 87.84000°W. It covers an area of about 2.39 square miles (6.19 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
History of River Grove
River Grove gets its name from two things: the nearby Des Plaines River and the large groups of ash trees that used to grow along the riverbanks. Early settlers from Germany and Nordic countries felt at home here because the ash trees reminded them of their homelands.
For a long time, River Grove was home to many old ash trees. One green ash tree in Lafrombose Woods was thought to be 240 years old! However, between 2006 and 2018, an insect called the emerald ash borer caused many ash trees to die. Scientists believe this insect might stop new ash trees from growing in the area.
James Kirie (1911–2000), a businessman and politician who served in the Illinois state government, was born in River Grove.
People of River Grove
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 287 | — | |
| 1900 | 333 | 16.0% | |
| 1910 | 418 | 25.5% | |
| 1920 | 464 | 11.0% | |
| 1930 | 2,741 | 490.7% | |
| 1940 | 3,301 | 20.4% | |
| 1950 | 4,839 | 46.6% | |
| 1960 | 8,464 | 74.9% | |
| 1970 | 11,465 | 35.5% | |
| 1980 | 10,368 | −9.6% | |
| 1990 | 9,961 | −3.9% | |
| 2000 | 10,668 | 7.1% | |
| 2010 | 10,227 | −4.1% | |
| 2020 | 10,612 | 3.8% | |
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In 2020, there were 10,612 people living in River Grove. There were 3,642 households, which are groups of people living together. About 2,467 of these were families.
The population density was about 4,438 people per square mile (1,713 people per square kilometer). Most residents were White (68.33%), with other groups including African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 31.54% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 3.40 people. The average family had 2.73 people.
The median age in the village was 36.2 years old. This means half the people were younger than 36.2 and half were older.
The median income for a household was $63,193 per year. For families, it was $74,795 per year. About 10.0% of the population lived below the poverty line.
Businesses and Fun Places
River Grove is home to some interesting businesses.
- Gene's & Jude's: This famous hot dog stand is on Grand Avenue. It's known for its special Chicago-style hot dogs. In 2011, a magazine and a food blog called it the best hot dog stand in America!
- Follett: This big company that sells books used to be based in River Grove. They moved to Westchester, Illinois, in 2014.
Getting Around River Grove
River Grove has good transportation options.
- Train Service: The village has a train station. You can take Metra trains from here. The North Central Service goes to Antioch on weekdays. The Milwaukee District West Line offers daily service to Elgin. Both lines connect to Chicago Union Station.
- Bus Service: Pace provides bus routes. These buses connect River Grove to many other places in the area.
Education in River Grove
River Grove has several schools and colleges for students of all ages.
Colleges and Universities
- Triton College: This college is in River Grove. It has the Cernan Earth and Space Center, which is a cool planetarium where you can learn about space!
Public Schools
- River Grove School District 85.5: This district operates River Grove Elementary School.
- Elmwood Park High School: Students from River Grove often attend this high school.
- Rhodes School District 84.5: This district operates Rhodes Elementary School.
Private Schools
- Saint Cyprian Elementary School: This was a Catholic school that closed in 2018.
- Bethlehem Lutheran Elementary School: This school closed in 2010.
- Guerin College Preparatory High School: This high school closed permanently in Spring 2020.
See also
In Spanish: River Grove (Illinois) para niños
