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Royal Lakes

Illinois · 190 residents · 0.466 sq mi
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Royal Lakes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,708. Population has fallen 29% since 1990, a loss of 77 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $40,800. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

190
−29%since 1990
from 267 in 1990
1990 – 2025
408 / sq mi
−29%since 1990
from 573 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.4
+45%since 1990
from 27.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1131692252813371990201020202024Royal Lakes
2024301
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,708
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $10,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2021
$10,049
+96%since 1990
from $5,132 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.3%
−21.4 ptssince 1990
from 48.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,800
+57%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$419
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $270 in 1990
US average: $602
77.5%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 80.4% in 1990
22.5% rent
2.3
+23%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black99.3%(265)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic15.8%(30)
Black80.5%(153)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score36.2%(69)
36
+1848%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
52.9%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 49.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.8 min
−15%since 1990
from 32.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Royal Lakes, Illinois?

Royal Lakes, Illinois has about 190 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Royal Lakes, Illinois?

The typical household in Royal Lakes, Illinois earns about $17,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Royal Lakes, Illinois expensive?

In Royal Lakes, Illinois, the median home is worth about $40,800, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Royal Lakes, Illinois?

About 1.7% 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 27.3% of people in Royal Lakes, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Royal Lakes, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Royal Lakes, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 77 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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

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