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Round Lake Heights

Illinois · 2,622 residents · 0.575 sq mi
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Round Lake Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,286. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 95% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $164,600. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
2,622
+95%since 2000
from 1,347 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,560 / sq mi
+95%since 2000
from 2,343 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.7
+15%since 2000
from 29.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Round Lake Heights
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,286
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,706 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,854
+39%since 2000
from $17,868 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,293
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $815 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
17.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+20%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(982)
Black1.9%(26)
Hispanic / Latino21.4%(288)
Asian1.1%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.8%(657)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.2%(1,055)
Black5.1%(133)
Hispanic / Latino45.2%(1,185)
Asian4.5%(118)
Other1.5%(38)
Diversity Score75.2%(1,971)
Diversity Score
75
+54%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.4 min
+47%since 2000
from 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 75.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
22.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Round Lake Heights, Illinois?

Round Lake Heights, Illinois has about 2,622 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Round Lake Heights, Illinois earns about $74,286 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 $164,600, and the typical rent is about $1,293 a month.

How educated are people in Round Lake Heights, Illinois?

About 23.0% 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 8.4% 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 1,371 residents, a change of about 110 percent over that period.

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