Riverdale, Illinois facts for kids
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Riverdale, Illinois
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Pacesetter Gardens Historic District
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| Nickname(s):
The Dale
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| Motto(s):
"A Village with a Vision"
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Location of Riverdale in Cook County, Illinois.
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 Riverdale, Illinois
Location in Greater Chicago
Riverdale, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Riverdale, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State | Illinois | |
| County | Cook | |
| Townships | Thornton, Calumet | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.75 sq mi (9.71 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.58 sq mi (9.26 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) 4.80% | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 10,663 | |
| • Density | 2,982.66/sq mi (1,151.51/km2) | |
| Demonym(s) | Riverdalian | |
| Standard of living (2007-11) | ||
| • Per capita income | $16,463 | |
| • Median home value | $101,300 | |
| Time zone | Central Standard Time | |
| • Summer (DST) | Central Daylight Time | |
| ZIP code(s) |
60827
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| Area code(s) | 708 | |
| Geocode | 64278 | |
| FIPS code | 17-64278 | |
Riverdale is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. A village is a small community that is part of a larger county. In 2020, about 10,663 people lived here. Riverdale shares its name with a nearby neighborhood in Chicago.
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History of Riverdale
The Village of Riverdale officially became a village in 1893. This means it was given the power to govern itself.
Early Industries in Riverdale
In 1904, a man named Charles Pope bought land in Riverdale. He wanted to build a factory to make sugar from beets. Before this, the land was used by a company that made yeast for baking.
The beet sugar factory opened in 1905. It could make a lot of sugar each day. Later, in 1922, Pope's family sold the factory. The new owners started making sugar from cane, which came from places like Cuba. They wanted to make the factory one of the biggest sugar producers in the Midwest.
However, in 1947, a different company took over. This new company, called The Chromium Mining and Smelting Corporation, worked with metals instead of sugar.
Geography of Riverdale
Riverdale is located in Illinois. It covers an area of about 3.75 square miles (9.71 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Getting Around Riverdale
Riverdale has good transportation options.
Train Services in Riverdale
The village has two train stations on the Metra Electric District line. These are the Ivanhoe station and the Riverdale station. They help people travel to and from the village.
Bus Services in Riverdale
Pace provides bus services throughout Riverdale. These buses connect the village to many other places in the Southland area.
People of Riverdale
The population of Riverdale has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 450 | — | |
| 1900 | 558 | — | |
| 1910 | 917 | 64.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,166 | 27.2% | |
| 1930 | 2,504 | 114.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,865 | 14.4% | |
| 1950 | 5,840 | 103.8% | |
| 1960 | 12,008 | 105.6% | |
| 1970 | 15,806 | 31.6% | |
| 1980 | 13,233 | −16.3% | |
| 1990 | 13,671 | 3.3% | |
| 2000 | 15,055 | 10.1% | |
| 2010 | 13,549 | −10.0% | |
| 2020 | 10,663 | −21.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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Who Lives in Riverdale?
In 2020, there were 10,663 people living in Riverdale. Most people in the village were African American (92.20%). There were also White, Native American, Asian, and other racial groups. About 3.19% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
There were 4,472 households in Riverdale in 2020. About 37.1% of these households had children under 18 living there. Many households were families, but some were individuals living alone. The average household had about 3.73 people.
Age Groups in Riverdale
The people in Riverdale are of different ages.
- About 31.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 24.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 9.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Riverdale was 32.2 years.
Income in Riverdale
The average income for a household in Riverdale was about $38,355. For families, the average income was around $42,632. Some families and people in Riverdale live below the poverty line, which means they have lower incomes.
Famous People from Riverdale
Many interesting people have connections to Riverdale.
- Marcheline Bertrand: An actress who grew up in Riverdale. She was the mother of famous actress Angelina Jolie.
- Antwaan Randle El: A football player who played for the Washington Redskins and Pittsburgh Steelers. He was born in Riverdale and won a Super Bowl.
- Betty Robinson: An Olympic gold medalist in running. She won medals in 1928 and 1936. Betty was born in Riverdale.
- Joseph C. Szabo: He used to be a leader in Riverdale as a Village Trustee and Village President. He later became the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration.
See also
In Spanish: Riverdale (Illinois) para niños
