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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Round Lake Beach

Illinois · 25,859 residents · 5.044 sq mi
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Round Lake Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,359. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $122,600. At a median age of 28.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

25,859
+57%since 1990
from 16,434 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,127 / sq mi
+57%since 1990
from 3,258 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.5
+7%since 1990
from 26.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K19K22K26K29K1990201020202024Round Lake Beach
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,359
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,616 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,113
+57%since 1990
from $11,550 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.1%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$122,600
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $73,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$827
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $595 in 1990
US average: $602
84.6%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 78.2% in 1990
15.4% rent
2.1
+2%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(15,034)
Black1%(169)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(2,316)
Asian1.6%(261)
Diversity Score42.4%(6,962)
2000
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(16,057)
Black2.9%(740)
Hispanic / Latino31.3%(8,084)
Asian2%(518)
Diversity Score62.2%(16,090)
62
+47%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.1%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.0%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.3 min
−5%since 1990
from 28.8 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 Round Lake Beach, Illinois?

Round Lake Beach, Illinois has about 25,859 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Round Lake Beach, Illinois?

The typical household in Round Lake Beach, Illinois earns about $59,359 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Round Lake Beach, Illinois expensive?

In Round Lake Beach, Illinois, the median home is worth about $122,600, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.

How educated are people in Round Lake Beach, Illinois?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Round Lake Beach, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Round Lake Beach, Illinois?

About 5.1% of people in Round Lake Beach, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Round Lake Beach, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Round Lake Beach, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,425 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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

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