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 $114,928 with a poverty rate of 6.43%. The median age in Rolling Meadows is 38.2 years: 34.6 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rolling Meadows was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,115 | 62.84% |
| Asian | 2,976 | 12.37% |
| Other race | 2,818 | 11.72% |
| Two or more races | 2,382 | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 763 | 3.17% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,170 | 2.59 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Married | 4,668 | 3.32 | 79.8 | 20.2 |
| Non Family | 2,839 | 1.18 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Female | 1,260 | 2.9 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Male | 403 | 2.97 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
72.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 830 | 4.99% |
| Associates Degree | 1,257 | 7.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,655 | 27.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,271 | 13.64% |
| High School Graduate | 3,809 | 22.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,066 | 6.4% |
| Some College | 2,757 | 16.56% |
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 | 10,043 | 9,771 | 4,392 |
| Hispanic | 3,467 | 2,130 | 618 |
| Asian | 2,146 | 2,029 | 1,602 |
| Other Race | 1,686 | 1,074 | 315 |
| 2+ Races | 1,328 | 1,086 | 439 |
| Black | 593 | 397 | 76 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.29%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 74.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,565 | $85,417 | $49,990 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,364 | $109,485 | $88,477 |
| High School Graduate | $34,785 | $42,071 | $29,955 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,829 | $41,441 | $26,741 |
| Overall | $51,638 | $58,404 | $46,192 |
| Some College | $50,408 | $59,247 | $40,657 |
$51,638
Average Earnings
$58,404
Average Male
$46,192
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
57.7% of Rolling Meadows residents speak only English, while 42.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,966 | 698 | 5.38% |
| Hispanic | 6,393 | 591 | 9.24% |
| Other | 2,809 | 254 | 9.04% |
| Asian | 2,976 | 193 | 6.49% |
| Multiple | 2,382 | 77 | 3.23% |
| Black | 738 | 50 | 6.78% |
6.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.44%
Male Poverty Rate
6.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rolling Meadows is Hispanic, with 9.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rolling Meadows is Multiple, with 3.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.2% |
| High School | 8.4% |
| Some College | 5.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 39.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.72% |
| Male Employed | 3.83% |
| Female Employed | 2.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,243 | $133,631 |
| Households | $91,287 | $114,928 |
| Married Families | $124,246 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,861 | $69,272 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.2%
Male Marriage Rate
50.1%
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
567
Male Veterans
39
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 362 |
| First Gulf War | 79 |
| Korea | 67 |
| Second Gulf War | 56 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 281 |
| 75+ | 181 |
| 35 to 54 | 82 |
| 55 to 64 | 55 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 564 | 4.63% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 0.98% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 1.46% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.63% |
| Black | 6 | 0.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.8%
Labor Force Participation
70.1%
Employment Rate
5%
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
59.61%
Born in Rolling Meadows
72.14%
Native Born
27.86%
Foreign Born
15.71%
Non Citizen
12.16%
Naturalized
72.14% of Rolling Meadows residents were born in the United States, with 59.61% having been born in Illinois. 15.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
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% |