Rolling Meadows is a city located in Cook County Illinois. Rolling Meadows has a 2024 population of 23,071. Rolling Meadows is currently declining at a rate of -1.11% annually and its population has decreased by -4.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,101 in 2020.
The average household income in Rolling Meadows is $123,360 with a poverty rate of 6.79%. The median age in Rolling Meadows is 38.5 years: 35.6 years for males, and 41 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rolling Meadows was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,873 | 62.02% |
| Two or more races | 3,057 | 12.75% |
| Other race | 2,716 | 11.33% |
| Asian | 2,496 | 10.41% |
| Black or African American | 819 | 3.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,065 | 2.61 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Married | 4,822 | 3.41 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Non Family | 3,115 | 1.18 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Female | 755 | 3 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Male | 373 | 3.36 | 63 | 37 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
73.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 850 | 5.13% |
| Associates Degree | 1,022 | 6.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,444 | 26.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,263 | 13.65% |
| High School Graduate | 4,041 | 24.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,302 | 7.86% |
| Some College | 2,652 | 16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,073 | 9,698 | 4,308 |
| Hispanic | 3,716 | 2,225 | 701 |
| Asian | 1,711 | 1,659 | 1,367 |
| 2+ Races | 1,658 | 1,369 | 475 |
| Other Race | 1,648 | 966 | 426 |
| Black | 654 | 403 | 69 |
| Islander | 20 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 79.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,985 | $98,205 | $52,991 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,500 | $120,156 | $99,676 |
| High School Graduate | $35,556 | $37,553 | $34,329 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,718 | $46,931 | $30,469 |
| Overall | $54,819 | $61,695 | $49,313 |
| Some College | $48,176 | $52,216 | $43,063 |
$54,819
Average Earnings
$61,695
Average Male
$49,313
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
55.71% of Rolling Meadows residents speak only English, while 44.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,724 | 762 | 5.99% |
| Hispanic | 7,000 | 690 | 9.86% |
| Multiple | 3,057 | 321 | 10.5% |
| Other | 2,699 | 166 | 6.15% |
| Asian | 2,496 | 96 | 3.85% |
| Black | 797 | 56 | 7.03% |
6.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.19%
Male Poverty Rate
6.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rolling Meadows is Multiple, with 10.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rolling Meadows is Asian, with 3.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.24% |
| Some College | 5.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.08% |
| Male Employed | 4.81% |
| Female Employed | 2.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $117,207 | $148,872 |
| Households | $100,424 | $123,360 |
| Married Families | $130,656 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,724 | $72,454 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.5%
Male Marriage Rate
52.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
606
Number of Veterans
571
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 326 |
| Korea | 76 |
| First Gulf War | 69 |
| Second Gulf War | 46 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 263 |
| 65 to 74 | 204 |
| 55 to 64 | 67 |
| 35 to 54 | 65 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 567 | 4.79% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 0.95% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.76% |
| Other Race | 12 | 0.57% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 0.62% |
| Black | 1 | 0.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.2%
Labor Force Participation
67.9%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.2%
Born in Rolling Meadows
72.94%
Native Born
27.06%
Foreign Born
15.47%
Non Citizen
11.58%
Naturalized
72.94% of Rolling Meadows residents were born in the United States, with 59.2% having been born in Illinois. 15.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 21,785 | -257 | -1.17% |
| 2028 | 22,042 | -257 | -1.15% |
| 2027 | 22,299 | -258 | -1.14% |
| 2026 | 22,557 | -257 | -1.13% |
| 2025 | 22,814 | -257 | -1.11% |
| 2024 | 23,071 | -258 | -1.11% |
| 2023 | 23,329 | -178 | -0.76% |
| 2022 | 23,507 | -270 | -1.14% |
| 2021 | 23,777 | -324 | -1.34% |
| 2020 | 24,101 | 591 | 2.51% |
| 2019 | 23,510 | -196 | -0.83% |
| 2018 | 23,706 | -226 | -0.94% |
| 2017 | 23,932 | -131 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 24,063 | -108 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 24,171 | -115 | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 24,286 | -13 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 24,299 | 35 | 0.14% |
| 2012 | 24,264 | 70 | 0.29% |
| 2011 | 24,194 | 83 | 0.34% |
| 2010 | 24,111 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 24,604 | 2,013 | 8.91% |
| 1990 | 22,591 | 2,424 | 12.02% |
| 1980 | 20,167 | 989 | 5.16% |
| 1970 | 19,178 | 8,299 | 76.28% |
| 1960 | 10,879 | -10,906 | -50.06% |