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Royal

Illinois · 279 residents · 0.183 sq mi
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Royal is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,188. Population has grown 29% since 1990. Median home value is $84,200. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
279
+29%since 1990
from 217 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,525 / sq mi
+29%since 1990
from 1,186 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
43.4
+5%since 1990
from 41.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1612212823424021990201020202024Royal
2024292
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,188
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,125 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,019
+10%since 1990
from $20,103 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$481
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $320 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
85.9%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.8% in 1990
14.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+8%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+12.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.6%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
−38%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Royal, Illinois?

Royal, Illinois has about 279 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Royal, Illinois?

The typical household in Royal, Illinois earns about $47,188 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 $84,200, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Royal, Illinois?

About 18.1% 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 0.6% 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 62 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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