Riverwoods, Illinois facts for kids
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Riverwoods, Illinois
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Location of Riverwoods in Lake County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.01 sq mi (10.40 km2) |
| • Land | 3.97 sq mi (10.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
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| • Total | 3,790 |
| • Density | 955.38/sq mi (368.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60015
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| Area code(s) | 224 847 |
| FIPS code | 17-64538 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Riverwoods, Illinois |
Riverwoods is a village located in Lake County, Illinois, in the United States. It was founded in 1959 by Jay Peterson, an important businessman who worked with steel. The village is built along the banks of the Des Plaines River.
According to the 2020 census, about 3,790 people live in Riverwoods. It is home to the main offices of companies like Discover Financial and CCH. You can also find Orphans of the Storm here, which is an animal shelter started in 1928 by the famous dancer Irene Castle. In the past, Riverwoods used to have a fun yearly event called "Arts & Riverwoods" festival.
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Homes and Buildings in Riverwoods
Riverwoods has many interesting homes built in the middle of the 20th century. More than 40 of these houses were designed by Edward Humrich, an architect known for his "prairie modernist" style. This style often uses natural materials and blends with the landscape.
Recently, some older homes have been torn down to build new ones. Because there are no special rules in Riverwoods to protect old buildings, groups like the Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois have worried about too much new building. They said in 2006 that Riverwoods was one of the places near Chicago most at risk of losing its unique older homes.
Where is Riverwoods Located?
Riverwoods is found at coordinates 42°10′15″N 87°53′45″W.
In 2010, the total area of Riverwoods was about 4.016 square miles (10.40 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.97 square miles (10.27 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.046 square miles (0.12 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Riverwoods?
The population of Riverwoods has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 96 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,571 | 1,536.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,804 | 78.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,868 | 2.3% | |
| 2000 | 3,843 | 34.0% | |
| 2010 | 3,660 | −4.8% | |
| 2020 | 3,790 | 3.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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People in Riverwoods in 2020
The 2020 census looked at the different groups of people living in Riverwoods.
| Group of People (NH = Not Hispanic) | Number in 2000 | Number in 2010 | Number in 2020 | % in 2000 | % in 2010 | % in 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 3,560 | 3,332 | 3,142 | 92.64% | 91.04% | 82.90% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 170 | 171 | 351 | 4.42% | 4.67% | 9.26% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 18 | 20 | 128 | 0.47% | 0.55% | 3.38% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 76 | 102 | 137 | 1.98% | 2.79% | 3.61% |
| Total Population | 3,843 | 3,660 | 3,790 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Schools in Riverwoods
Most children in Riverwoods attend schools in the Deerfield School District 109 for elementary and middle school. They then go to Township High School District 113 for high school. This means many students go to Wilmot Elementary School, South Park Elementary School, Caruso Middle School, and Deerfield High School.
However, some parts of Riverwoods are in different school districts. These include Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103 or Bannockburn Elementary School District 106 for younger students. For high school, some students attend Adlai E. Stevenson District 125.
Getting Around Riverwoods
Pace is a public transportation service that offers bus routes in Riverwoods. Routes 234, 272, and 626 connect Riverwoods to nearby towns like Des Plaines, Niles, and Vernon Hills.
Famous People from Riverwoods
Many well-known people have lived in Riverwoods, including:
- Jackie Bange, a Chicago television news anchor.
- Matt Cavanaugh, a quarterback and coach for several NFL teams.
- Jimmy Chamberlin, the former drummer for the band The Smashing Pumpkins.
- Devin Hester, a former wide receiver and kick returner for the Chicago Bears.
- Dave Kaplan, a Chicago sports radio and television personality.
- Luc Longley, a basketball center who played for the Chicago Bulls, Phoenix Suns, and New York Knicks.
- Christina Loukas, an Olympic diver who competed in 2008 and 2012. She grew up in Riverwoods.
- Jannero Pargo, a guard who played for several NBA teams.
- Keith Van Horne, a former tackle for the Chicago Bears.
- Bruce Wolf, a Chicago television sports anchor.
See also
In Spanish: Riverwoods (Illinois) para niños
