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Round Lake Beach

Illinois · 27,252 residents · 5.044 sq mi
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Round Lake Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,207. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $149,000. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,252
+5%since 2000
from 25,859 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,403 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 5,127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.5
+18%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K19K22K26K29K1990201020202024Round Lake Beach
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,207
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,359 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,939
+54%since 2000
from $18,113 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,000
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,255
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $827 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−7%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(16,057)
Black2.9%(740)
Hispanic / Latino31.3%(8,084)
Asian2%(518)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.2%(16,090)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.4%(9,111)
Black4.5%(1,238)
Hispanic / Latino55.6%(15,158)
Asian3%(806)
Other1.6%(448)
Diversity Score70%(19,074)
Diversity Score
70
+12%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+16%since 2000
from 27.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 76.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
23.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−67.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Round Lake Beach, Illinois?

Round Lake Beach, Illinois has about 27,252 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Round Lake Beach, Illinois earns about $77,207 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 $149,000, and the typical rent is about $1,255 a month.

How educated are people in Round Lake Beach, Illinois?

About 16.5% 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 6.5% 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 10,818 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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