About River Forest - River Forest is a wealthy suburban village located in Cook County, Illinois. Two universities make their home in River Forest, Dominican University and Concordia University. The villiage is closely tied to the well-known neighboring community of Oak Park, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 11,635.

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People of River Forest - As of the census of 2000, there are 11,635 people, 4,092 households, and 2,909 families residing in the village. The population density is 1,789.8/km˛ (4,638.1/mi˛). There are 4,232 housing units at an average density of 651.0/km˛ (1,687.0/mi˛). The racial makeup of the village is 89.35% White, 4.81% African American, 0.09% Native American, 3.13% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.98% from other races, and 1.59% from two or more races. 4.01% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 4,092 households out of which 36.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% are married couples living together, 10.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% are non-families. 25.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.62 and the average family size is 3.19.

In the village the population is spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 84.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 78.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village is $89,284, and the median income for a family is $122,155. Males have a median income of $89,900 versus $49,113 for females. The per capita income for the village is $46,123. 2.7% of the population and 2.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.8% of those under the age of 18 and 4.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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