Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Round Lake Beach, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

27,079

Median Agei

33.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

56.1%15,198

White

34.5%9,339

Black

4.2%1,126

Asian

2.2%583

Two or More

2.1%575

Other

0.9%256

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.4%935

High School Diploma

26.7%4,588

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%945

Some College (1+ yr)

14.9%2,567

Associate's Degree

8%1,380

Bachelor's Degree

12.3%2,118

Master's Degree

3.3%574

Professional Degree

0.2%38

Doctorate

0.3%54

HS or Higher

76.7%

BA or Higher

16.2%

Graduate+

3.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$199,200

Median Renti

$1,543

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.3%6,769

Renter-Occupied

20.7%1,768

Total Units

8,894

Homeownership

79.3%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

4.2%284

$50K–$100K

2.1%142

$100K–$150K

12.1%819

$150K–$200K

32%2,166

$200K–$300K

37.1%2,510

$300K–$500K

12%813

$500K–$1M

0.1%8

$1M+

0.4%27

Rent Distribution

Under $500

150

$750–$1,000

166

$1,000–$1,250

302

$1,250–$1,500

191

$1,500–$2,000

647

$2,000+

273

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%28

2010–2019

2.8%253

2000–2009

8.7%775

1990–1999

33.6%2,991

1980–1989

11.9%1,058

1970–1979

21.3%1,893

1960–1969

5.7%505

1950–1959

6.5%580

1940–1949

4.8%431

1939 or earlier

4.3%380

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.7%7,401

Electricity

12.1%1,034

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%65

No Fuel

0.3%26

Fuel Oil

0.1%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$86,059

Mean Household Incomei

$105,403

Per Capita Incomei

$33,191

Poverty Ratei

14.6%

Unemploymenti

7.6%

Labor Forcei

14,908

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%225

$10K–$15K

1.1%91

$15K–$20K

2.1%182

$20K–$25K

4.5%384

$25K–$30K

1.8%150

$30K–$35K

5.7%488

$35K–$40K

2.4%202

$40K–$45K

2.5%215

$45K–$50K

4%344

$50K–$60K

6.6%564

$60K–$75K

9.2%783

$75K–$100K

13.3%1,133

$100K–$125K

18.4%1,571

$125K–$150K

6.7%570

$150K–$200K

10.2%872

$200K+

8.9%763

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

485

Residentsi

1,008

Avg. Tenant Renti

$499/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

20 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing99 homes96% occupied$375/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers184 homes90% occupied$598/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8202 homes95% occupied$469/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $86,059/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

77.4%

Very low income$26K–$43K/yr

17.9%

Low income$43K–$69K/yr

4.7%

Who Receives This Housing

76.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

60.8% of subsidized households are minority

20.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

41.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

13,530

Avg. Commutei

30.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,769

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,233(6.3% of civilian adults)