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Royal

Illinois · 293 residents · 0.183 sq mi
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Royal is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $144,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
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: 280
Median age
42.8
−1%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1612212823424021990201020202024Royal
2024292
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,750
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,455
+61%since 2000
from $22,019 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+37.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,325
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
10.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(280)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other1.4%(4)
Diversity Score6.8%(20)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.6%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Royal, Illinois?

Royal, Illinois has about 293 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Royal, Illinois?

The typical household in Royal, Illinois earns about $75,750 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 $144,300, and the typical rent is about $1,325 a month.

How educated are people in Royal, Illinois?

About 28.5% 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 5.7% 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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