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Royalton

Illinois · 1,151 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 $28,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $48,500. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% 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
1,151
+2%since 2000
from 1,130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,032 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,013 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
−1%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Royalton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,688
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,947 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,949
+7%since 2000
from $15,778 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.1%
−45.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+18%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,110)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.6%(7)
Diversity Score4.7%(54)
Diversity Score
5
+603%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+105%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.1%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.6%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Royalton, Illinois?

Royalton, Illinois has about 1,151 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Royalton, Illinois?

The typical household in Royalton, Illinois earns about $28,688 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 $48,500, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Royalton, Illinois?

About 5.6% 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 22.8% 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 40 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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