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Illinois · 280 residents (2025 est.) · 0.183 sq mi
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Royal has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
292
+5%since 2000
from 279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,596 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,525 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
−10%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:280 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1612212823424021990201020202024Royal
2024292
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,250
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,188 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,108
+128%since 2000
from $22,019 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
+42.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.341 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,136
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
13.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.9%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.1%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+5%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(279)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(255)
Black8.9%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(11)
Diversity Score28.5%(83)
Diversity Score
29
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+92%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.9%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 7.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−90.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2017
from 82.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Royal, Illinois?

Royal, Illinois has about 292 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Royal, Illinois?

The typical household in Royal, Illinois earns about $86,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Royal, Illinois expensive?

In Royal, Illinois, the median home is worth about $161,200, and the typical rent is about $1,136 a month.

How educated are people in Royal, Illinois?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Royal, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Royal, Illinois?

About 2.7% of people in Royal, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Royal, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Royal, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 75 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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