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Round Lake Park

Illinois · 7,680 residents · 2.064 sq mi
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Round Lake Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,809. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $120,100. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,680
+27%since 2000
from 6,038 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,721 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 2,925 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+32%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K9K1990201020202024Round Lake Park
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,809
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,896 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,560
+29%since 2000
from $18,279 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
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
$120,100
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,139
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $849 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
17.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47%(3,607)
Black2.6%(196)
Hispanic / Latino47.2%(3,626)
Asian0.9%(69)
Other2.9%(220)
Diversity Score69.9%(5,370)
Diversity Score
70
+33%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+20%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.3%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
22.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Round Lake Park, Illinois?

Round Lake Park, Illinois has about 7,680 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Round Lake Park, Illinois earns about $48,809 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 $120,100, and the typical rent is about $1,139 a month.

How educated are people in Round Lake Park, Illinois?

About 12.8% 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 9.7% 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 3,635 residents, a change of about 90 percent over that period.

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

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