Population 25,946 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Round Lake Beach
Household size in Round Lake Beach
| Period | Round Lake Beach | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.52 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.46 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.38 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.27 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.24 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Round Lake Beach are large by national standards, averaging 3.27 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.52, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only six 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 Round Lake Beach
| Period | Round Lake Beach | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.3 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.2 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.9 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.4 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Round Lake Beach is young: half of its residents are under 33.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 29.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 are younger.
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 Round Lake Beach
| Period | Round Lake Beach | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in five households in Round Lake Beach (18.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.5 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 26 have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Round Lake Beach
Renters in Round Lake Beach
| Period | Round Lake Beach | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.8% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Round Lake Beach is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over four in ten owners (42.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.3 points, mirroring the country.
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 Round Lake Beach
| Period | Round Lake Beach | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.5% of homes in Round Lake Beach are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.6 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Round Lake Beach
| Period | Round Lake Beach | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Round Lake Beach are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the Chicago area overall, where the median home dates to 1970. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center 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 Round Lake Beach
| Period | Round Lake Beach | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $994 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,167 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,414 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,696 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$702 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in Round Lake Beach pays $1,696 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $702 a month from 2006–10, a 71% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 41.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Round Lake Beach
Bachelor's degrees in Round Lake Beach
| Period | Round Lake Beach | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Round Lake Beach: 16.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has fallen 1.7 points, even as the national share rose. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 28 have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Round Lake Beach
| Period | Round Lake Beach | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.8% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.3% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.6% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 74.5% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in Round Lake Beach never finished high school, well above the national share: only 74.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 1.3 points, even as the national rate rose. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only six have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Round Lake Beach
| Period | Round Lake Beach | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Round Lake Beach than nationally: unemployment was 7.1%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.3 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Round Lake Beach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Lake Beach | 3.27 | 33.4 | 18.6% | 18.4% | 5.5% | 1983 | $1,696 | 16.0% | 74.5% | 7.1% |
| Round Lake Heights | 2.99 | 34.3 | 12.7% | 19.1% | 2.0% | 1990 | $1,480 | 34.5% | 84.9% | 3.5% |
| Hainesville | 3.14 | 41.3 | 11.5% | 10.3% | 3.0% | 1997 | $1,463 | 31.0% | 79.5% | 8.9% |
| Venetian Village | 2.75 | 39.5 | 13.1% | 23.3% | 4.1% | 1989 | $1,908 | 39.0% | 92.1% | 5.0% |
| Round Lake | 2.95 | 37.0 | 9.9% | 20.7% | 4.6% | 1999 | $1,616 | 38.5% | 87.7% | 6.1% |
| Lake Villa | 2.82 | 41.1 | 11.0% | 18.9% | 3.5% | 1988 | $1,706 | 42.2% | 95.5% | 5.9% |
| Round Lake Park | 2.72 | 42.9 | 11.8% | 15.3% | 7.6% | 1986 | $1,336 | 24.7% | 83.4% | 4.2% |
| Ingleside | 2.61 | 39.8 | 5.5% | 17.4% | 7.6% | 1978 | $1,272 | 26.7% | 87.0% | 5.8% |
| Grayslake | 2.61 | 37.1 | 8.7% | 21.0% | 3.8% | 1988 | $1,686 | 55.0% | 96.6% | 5.0% |
| Third Lake | 2.51 | 41.9 | 7.0% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 1991 | $2,029 | 64.8% | 98.0% | 9.8% |
| Lindenhurst | 2.86 | 38.0 | 8.5% | 14.5% | 3.7% | 1988 | $1,982 | 49.2% | 95.3% | 6.5% |
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 Round Lake Beach. 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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