Population 42,607 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Romeoville
Household size in Romeoville
| Period | Romeoville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.26 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.31 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.37 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.15 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Romeoville is a place of big households: 3.15 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has dropped from 3.26 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Romeoville
| Period | Romeoville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.3 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.0 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.5 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.6 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Romeoville is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.5, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 31.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Romeoville is younger than at least four in five Illinois cities.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Romeoville
| Period | Romeoville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Romeoville than nationally: 13.2%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Romeoville
Renters in Romeoville
| Period | Romeoville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Romeoville is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 23.8% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 8.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Romeoville
| Period | Romeoville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.4% of homes in Romeoville are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Compared with other Illinois cities, Romeoville has a lower vacancy rate than most.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Romeoville
| Period | Romeoville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Romeoville is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1991, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Romeoville
| Period | Romeoville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,273 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,359 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,555 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,859 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$586 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in Romeoville pays $1,859 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $586 a month since 2006–10, up 46%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Romeoville
Bachelor's degrees in Romeoville
| Period | Romeoville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.2% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.0% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults 25 and older in Romeoville (29.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Romeoville
| Period | Romeoville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.9% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.8% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.9% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.3% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Romeoville never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Romeoville has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Illinois cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Romeoville
| Period | Romeoville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.4%, unemployment in Romeoville is the same as the national rate. The rate is lower than in the Chicago area overall (6.3%). Unemployment is down 3.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Romeoville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romeoville | 3.15 | 38.5 | 13.2% | 18.7% | 5.4% | 1991 | $1,859 | 29.0% | 86.3% | 5.4% |
| Crest Hill | 2.30 | 41.4 | 12.5% | 29.2% | 2.4% | 1986 | $1,753 | 24.6% | 88.1% | 4.7% |
| Bolingbrook | 3.16 | 37.5 | 12.5% | 21.3% | 3.6% | 1988 | $1,981 | 40.3% | 90.2% | 5.5% |
| Lockport | 2.75 | 40.0 | 9.0% | 15.5% | 5.2% | 1983 | $1,837 | 39.8% | 94.6% | 4.9% |
| Plainfield | 3.24 | 38.2 | 10.0% | 10.2% | 2.2% | 2000 | $2,302 | 45.0% | 94.9% | 4.6% |
| Joliet | 2.88 | 37.0 | 15.0% | 31.2% | 7.0% | 1971 | $1,443 | 21.7% | 82.0% | 6.2% |
| Lemont | 2.73 | 46.7 | 6.6% | 13.9% | 4.7% | 1993 | $1,500 | 45.2% | 96.1% | 4.6% |
| Naperville | 2.78 | 41.2 | 7.1% | 24.4% | 5.0% | 1988 | $2,169 | 71.9% | 97.2% | 4.4% |
| Rockdale | 3.02 | 28.9 | 30.8% | 48.5% | 7.1% | 1950 | $1,268 | 13.1% | 82.8% | 8.4% |
| Homer Glen | 3.00 | 43.4 | 3.8% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 1989 | $2,000 | 41.0% | 92.4% | 4.3% |
| Woodridge | 2.63 | 39.6 | 8.1% | 30.7% | 6.5% | 1981 | $1,612 | 49.0% | 93.8% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Romeoville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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