River Forest, IL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of River Forest decreased by 400. In this period, the peak population was 11,679 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 11,627 | - | - |
| 2001 | 11,637 | 10 | 0.09% |
| 2002 | 11,583 | -54 | -0.46% |
| 2003 | 11,489 | -94 | -0.81% |
| 2004 | 11,241 | -248 | -2.16% |
| 2005 | 11,183 | -58 | -0.52% |
| 2006 | 11,110 | -73 | -0.65% |
| 2007 | 11,153 | 43 | 0.39% |
| 2008 | 11,111 | -42 | -0.38% |
| 2009 | 11,132 | 21 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 11,182 | 50 | 0.45% |
| 2011 | 11,211 | 29 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 11,251 | 40 | 0.36% |
| 2013 | 11,299 | 48 | 0.43% |
| 2014 | 11,236 | -63 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 11,132 | -104 | -0.93% |
| 2016 | 11,017 | -115 | -1.03% |
| 2017 | 10,994 | -23 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 10,890 | -104 | -0.95% |
| 2019 | 10,806 | -84 | -0.77% |
| 2020 | 11,679 | 873 | 8.08% |
| 2021 | 11,493 | -186 | -1.59% |
| 2022 | 11,310 | -183 | -1.59% |
| 2023 | 11,227 | -83 | -0.73% |
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River Forest, IL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, River Forest's population decreased by 445 (3.83%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, River Forest's population increased by 497 (4.44%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, River Forest's population decreased by 452 (3.87%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
River Forest's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 11,227.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, River Forest's population peaked in year 2020 at 11,679.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, River Forest's population was lowest in year 2019 at 10,806.
River Forest, IL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of River Forest grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 15 years.
From 2000 to 2023, River Forest had an average annual population growth rate of 0.15% per year. Overall the population shrank 3.44% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
River Forest annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.15% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 River Forest population grew the most, with an increase of 873 people (a 8.08% year-on-year increase)..
From 2003 to 2004 River Forest population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 248 people (a 2.16% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is River Forest, IL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, River Forest's population decreased by 266 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 183 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 83 (0.73%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of River Forest, IL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of River Forest decreased by 72 (0.64%). The population was highest at 11,679 in the year 2020 and lowest at 10,806 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.03%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)