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Royalton

Illinois · 1,031 residents (2025 est.) · 1.115 sq mi
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Royalton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,219. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $71,500. Households here earn about 29% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,214
+7%since 2000
from 1,130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,089 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,013 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
−10%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,031 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Royalton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,219
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,947 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,440
+61%since 2000
from $15,778 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
−15%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$906
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−16%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
71
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(45)
Diversity Score12.6%(153)
Diversity Score
13
+1801%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+88%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.4%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 47.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−50.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 20.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.7%
+25.1 ptssince 2017
from 58.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Royalton, Illinois?

Royalton, Illinois has about 1,214 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Royalton, Illinois?

The typical household in Royalton, Illinois earns about $59,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Royalton, Illinois expensive?

In Royalton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $71,500, and the typical rent is about $906 a month.

How educated are people in Royalton, Illinois?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Royalton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Royalton, Illinois?

About 11.0% of people in Royalton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Royalton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Royalton, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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