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Royal

Illinois · 293 residents · 0.183 sq mi
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Royal has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $120,500. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
293
+5%since 2000
from 279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,601 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,525 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.3
+9%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1612212823424021990201020202024Royal
2024292
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,875
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,188 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,006
+41%since 2000
from $22,019 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Information3%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−23.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
5.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+33%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(289)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score4.4%(13)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+36%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
26.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.1%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Royal, Illinois?

Royal, Illinois has about 293 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Royal, Illinois?

The typical household in Royal, Illinois earns about $50,875 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 $120,500, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Royal, Illinois?

About 16.0% 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.

Has Royal, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Royal, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 76 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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