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Round Lake Park

Illinois · 7,505 residents · 2.064 sq mi
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Round Lake Park has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,109. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $164,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,505
+24%since 2000
from 6,038 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,636 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 2,925 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+17%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K9K1990201020202024Round Lake Park
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,109
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,896 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,491
+12%since 2000
from $18,279 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,331
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $849 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−44.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
13.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+36%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(4,245)
Black1.5%(91)
Hispanic / Latino26.2%(1,584)
Asian0.5%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.5%(3,172)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(4,189)
Black3%(226)
Hispanic / Latino38.6%(2,899)
Asian1.1%(82)
Other2.6%(192)
Diversity Score68.5%(5,137)
Diversity Score
68
+30%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+32%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.8%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
20.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Round Lake Park, Illinois?

Round Lake Park, Illinois has about 7,505 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Round Lake Park, Illinois earns about $45,109 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Round Lake Park, Illinois expensive?

In Round Lake Park, Illinois, the median home is worth about $164,200, and the typical rent is about $1,331 a month.

How educated are people in Round Lake Park, Illinois?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Round Lake Park, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 10.9% of people in Round Lake Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Round Lake Park, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Round Lake Park, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,460 residents, a change of about 86 percent over that period.

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