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Royal Lakes

Illinois · 197 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 $35,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $65,000. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
197
+4%since 2000
from 190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
423 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.5
+26%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1131692252813371990201020202024Royal Lakes
2024301
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,708 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$17,454
+74%since 2000
from $10,049 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade49.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$446
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.4%
−33.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
18.5% rent
Vacancy rate
40.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
90.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−19%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic31.5%(62)
Black64.5%(127)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(5)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other8.2%(16)
Diversity Score68.2%(134)
Diversity Score
68
+88%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+32.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 27.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% 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
8.3%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
1.8%
−52.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Royal Lakes, Illinois?

Royal Lakes, Illinois has about 197 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Royal Lakes, Illinois earns about $35,000 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 $65,000, and the typical rent is about $446 a month.

How educated are people in Royal Lakes, Illinois?

About 1.0% 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 12.3% 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 70 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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