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Royalton

Illinois · 1,130 residents · 1.115 sq mi
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Royalton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,947. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $34,300. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 49% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% 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

1,130
−5%since 1990
from 1,191 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,013 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 1,068 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.0
+1%since 1990
from 40.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Royalton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,947
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,175 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,778
+79%since 1990
from $8,804 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.3%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 22.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$34,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$382
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $217 in 1990
US average: $602
78.1%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 81.4% in 1990
21.9% rent
1.4
−2%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,175)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.5%(6)
Diversity Score4.3%(52)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.7%(8)
1
−85%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.6%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.4%
+12.0 ptssince 1990
from 64.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
−35%since 1990
from 24.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Royalton, Illinois?

Royalton, Illinois has about 1,130 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Royalton, Illinois?

The typical household in Royalton, Illinois earns about $23,947 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 $34,300, and the typical rent is about $382 a month.

How educated are people in Royalton, Illinois?

About 7.6% 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 20.3% of people in Royalton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Royalton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Royalton, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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