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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Royal

Illinois · 217 residents · 0.183 sq mi
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Royal is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $38,125. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 62 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $63,100. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

217
−22%vs 2000
vs 279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,186 / sq mi
−22%vs 2000
vs 1,525 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.5
−4%vs 2000
vs 43.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1612212823424021990201020202024Royal
2024292
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,125
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,188 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,103
−9%vs 2000
vs $22,019 in 2000
US average: $14,340
0.0%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$63,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $84,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$320
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $481 in 2000
US average: $450
81.8%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.9% in 2000
18.2% rent
1.7
−7%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(279)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(217)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
vs 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.3%
−12.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.3%
−10.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.1%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.7 min
+60%vs 2000
vs 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Royal, Illinois?

Royal, Illinois has about 217 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Royal, Illinois?

The typical household in Royal, Illinois earns about $38,125 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 $63,100, and the typical rent is about $320 a month.

How educated are people in Royal, Illinois?

About 5.3% 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 0.0% of people in Royal, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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