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 Heights, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,592

Median Agei

29.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

45.6%1,181

White

34.5%895

Black

11.3%292

Asian

5%130

Two or More

3.2%84

Other

0.3%7

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%93

High School Diploma

30.5%449

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%114

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%183

Associate's Degree

4.1%60

Bachelor's Degree

10%148

Master's Degree

7.6%112

Professional Degree

0.7%11

HS or Higher

79.4%

BA or Higher

18.4%

Graduate+

8.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$216,800

Median Renti

$1,453

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.3%629

Renter-Occupied

23.7%195

Total Units

845

Homeownership

76.3%

Vacancy Rate

2.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.5%22

$50K–$100K

3.5%22

$100K–$150K

19.7%124

$150K–$200K

19.2%121

$200K–$300K

34.3%216

$300K–$500K

16.7%105

$1M+

3%19

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

3.7%31

2000–2009

35.9%303

1990–1999

10.8%91

1980–1989

1.8%15

1970–1979

5.1%43

1960–1969

8%68

1950–1959

8.4%71

1940–1949

21.7%183

1939 or earlier

4.7%40

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88.3%728

Electricity

6.9%57

No Fuel

1.8%15

Solar

1.7%14

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$78,986

Mean Household Incomei

$99,269

Per Capita Incomei

$32,129

Poverty Ratei

14.5%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

1,314

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%31

$10K–$15K

1%8

$15K–$20K

3.3%27

$20K–$25K

1.7%14

$25K–$30K

6.6%54

$30K–$35K

1.3%11

$35K–$40K

1.3%11

$40K–$45K

4.9%40

$45K–$50K

7.4%61

$50K–$60K

4%33

$60K–$75K

11%91

$75K–$100K

17.7%146

$100K–$125K

13.2%109

$125K–$150K

5.3%44

$150K–$200K

8%66

$200K+

9.5%78

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$385/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes83% occupied$385/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $78,986/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

83%

Very low income$24K–$39K/yr

17%

Who Receives This Housing

100% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

75% of subsidized households are minority

6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,256

Avg. Commutei

34.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,257

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

58(3.4% of civilian adults)