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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rolling Meadows

Illinois · 24,604 residents · 5.616 sq mi
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Rolling Meadows is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,535. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $164,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

24,604
+9%since 1990
from 22,591 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,381 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 4,023 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.4
+7%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
22K23K24K24K25K1990201020202024Rolling Meadows
202424K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,535
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,764 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,178
+31%since 1990
from $20,045 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.1%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$164,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $127,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$867
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $676 in 1990
US average: $602
76.0%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.3% in 1990
24.0% rent
2.8
−1%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(20,944)
Black1.5%(343)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(2,519)
Asian3.5%(800)
Diversity Score36.6%(8,263)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(17,282)
Black2.7%(662)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(4,725)
Asian6.6%(1,623)
Diversity Score56.4%(13,865)
56
+54%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.0%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 27.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.7%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 86.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.5%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
−18%since 1990
from 21.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rolling Meadows, Illinois?

Rolling Meadows, Illinois has about 24,604 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rolling Meadows, Illinois earns about $59,535 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 $164,300, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Rolling Meadows, Illinois?

About 31.0% 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 5.1% 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 2,013 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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