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Rolling Meadows

Illinois · 23,690 residents (2025 est.) · 5.616 sq mi
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Rolling Meadows is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,514. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $326,200. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,027
−2%since 2000
from 24,604 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,278 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 4,381 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+15%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:23,690 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K24K24K25K1990201020202024Rolling Meadows
202424K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,514
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,535 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,120
+76%since 2000
from $26,178 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.0%
+26.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
−2%since 2010
from 0.425 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$326,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,607
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $867 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+20%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(17,282)
Black2.7%(662)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(4,725)
Asian6.6%(1,623)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.4%(13,865)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.9%(12,236)
Black2.6%(619)
Hispanic / Latino29.2%(7,021)
Asian14.3%(3,431)
Other3%(720)
Diversity Score79.2%(19,021)
Diversity Score
79
+40%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+47%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.1%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
29.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2012
from 7.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.7%
−68.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2017
from 85.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
53.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2016
from 61.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 20.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rolling Meadows, Illinois?

Rolling Meadows, Illinois has about 24,027 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rolling Meadows, Illinois?

The typical household in Rolling Meadows, Illinois earns about $98,514 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rolling Meadows, Illinois expensive?

In Rolling Meadows, Illinois, the median home is worth about $326,200, and the typical rent is about $1,607 a month.

How educated are people in Rolling Meadows, Illinois?

About 43.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rolling Meadows, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rolling Meadows, Illinois?

About 8.5% of people in Rolling Meadows, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rolling Meadows, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Rolling Meadows, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,436 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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