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Royal Lakes

Illinois · 171 residents (2025 est.) · 0.466 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $54,300. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
301
+58%since 2000
from 190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
646 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
−5%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:171 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1131692252813371990201020202024Royal Lakes
2024301
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$13,138
+31%since 2000
from $10,049 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
−1%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,300
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$280
−63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−19.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
41.8% rent
Vacancy rate
31.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.9%
−83.2 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic15.8%(30)
Black80.5%(153)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.2%(69)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.6%(74)
Black74.8%(225)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.6%(143)
Diversity Score
48
+31%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.7%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
54.5%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
27.3%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% 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
40.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
12.9%
−46.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.3%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
27.9%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
72.1%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.4%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2012
from 25.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2017
from 74.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Royal Lakes, Illinois?

Royal Lakes, Illinois has about 301 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Royal Lakes, Illinois expensive?

In Royal Lakes, Illinois, the median home is worth about $54,300, and the typical rent is about $280 a month.

How educated are people in Royal Lakes, Illinois?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in Royal Lakes, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Royal Lakes, Illinois?

About 24.3% of people in Royal Lakes, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Royal Lakes, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Royal Lakes, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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