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Romeoville

Illinois · 39,863 residents · 19.318 sq mi
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Romeoville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,888. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 88% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $198,800. Households here earn about 26% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,863
+88%since 2000
from 21,153 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,064 / sq mi
+88%since 2000
from 1,095 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+22%since 2000
from 29.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K19K28K36K44K1990201020202024Romeoville
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,888
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,738 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,334
+34%since 2000
from $21,221 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.7%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,631
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $933 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
19.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+19%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(16,336)
Black5.3%(1,121)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(2,781)
Asian2.4%(504)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.8%(9,472)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.8%(16,654)
Black13.5%(5,362)
Hispanic / Latino34.6%(13,808)
Asian6.8%(2,718)
Other3.7%(1,473)
Diversity Score85.5%(34,072)
Diversity Score
85
+91%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+29%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
21.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Romeoville, Illinois?

Romeoville, Illinois has about 39,863 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Romeoville, Illinois?

The typical household in Romeoville, Illinois earns about $85,888 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Romeoville, Illinois expensive?

In Romeoville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $198,800, and the typical rent is about $1,631 a month.

How educated are people in Romeoville, Illinois?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Romeoville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Romeoville, Illinois?

About 6.9% of people in Romeoville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Romeoville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Romeoville, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25,784 residents, a change of about 183 percent over that period.

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