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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Round Lake Heights

Illinois · 1,347 residents · 0.575 sq mi
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Round Lake Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,706. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $101,000. At a median age of 29.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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

1,347
+8%since 1990
from 1,251 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,343 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 2,176 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.4
+9%since 1990
from 26.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Round Lake Heights
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,706
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,419 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,868
+67%since 1990
from $10,709 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.9%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$101,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$815
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $675 in 1990
US average: $602
84.5%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 85.5% in 1990
15.5% rent
1.8
−7%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,180)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(164)
Asian0.7%(9)
Diversity Score36.2%(452)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(982)
Black1.9%(26)
Hispanic / Latino21.4%(288)
Asian1.1%(15)
Diversity Score48.8%(657)
49
+35%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.9%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.8 min
+8%since 1990
from 24.8 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 Heights, Illinois?

Round Lake Heights, Illinois has about 1,347 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Round Lake Heights, Illinois earns about $54,706 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Round Lake Heights, Illinois expensive?

In Round Lake Heights, Illinois, the median home is worth about $101,000, and the typical rent is about $815 a month.

How educated are people in Round Lake Heights, Illinois?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Round Lake Heights, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 5.9% of people in Round Lake Heights, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Round Lake Heights, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Round Lake Heights, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 96 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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