Royal Lakes is a village located in Macoupin County Illinois. Royal Lakes has a 2024 population of 169. Royal Lakes is currently growing at a rate of 0.6% annually and its population has increased by 2.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 165 in 2020.
The average household income in Royal Lakes is $25,984 with a poverty rate of 28.94%. The median age in Royal Lakes is 54.2 years: 56.8 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Royal Lakes was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 200 | 73.26% |
| White | 71 | 26.01% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 101 | 2.7 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Non Family | 58 | 0 | 29.3 | 70.7 |
| Married | 28 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 8 | 12.38 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 7 | 4.57 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
4.88
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
55.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18 | 10.84% |
| Associates Degree | 5 | 3.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10 | 6.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 83 | 50% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 12.65% |
| Some College | 29 | 17.47% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 105 | 71 | 2 |
| White | 59 | 54 | 8 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,950 | $0 | $45,850 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,150 | $37,500 | $45,350 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$45,150
Average Earnings
$37,500
Average Male
$45,350
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.26% of Royal Lakes residents speak only English, while 0.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 200 | 75 | 37.5% |
| White | 71 | 4 | 5.63% |
28.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.73%
Male Poverty Rate
26.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Royal Lakes is Black, with 37.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Royal Lakes is White, with 5.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61.54% |
| High School | 42.17% |
| Some College | 38.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 63.64% |
| Female Employed | 11.76% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $38,125 | $35,440 |
| Households | - | $25,984 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $11,944 | $16,703 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.6%
Male Marriage Rate
14.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
41
Number of Veterans
14
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 37 | 21.51% |
| White | 4 | 6.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
65.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
87.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
15.2%
Labor Force Participation
10.5%
Employment Rate
30.6%
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
68.86%
Born in Royal Lakes
98.17%
Native Born
1.83%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.83%
Naturalized
98.17% of Royal Lakes residents were born in the United States, with 68.86% having been born in Illinois. 0% 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 | 174 | 1 | 0.58% |
| 2028 | 173 | 1 | 0.58% |
| 2027 | 172 | 1 | 0.58% |
| 2026 | 171 | 1 | 0.59% |
| 2025 | 170 | 1 | 0.59% |
| 2024 | 169 | 1 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 168 | 2 | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 166 | -1 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 167 | 2 | 1.21% |
| 2020 | 165 | -22 | -11.76% |
| 2019 | 187 | -2 | -1.06% |
| 2018 | 189 | 1 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 188 | -1 | -0.53% |
| 2016 | 189 | -1 | -0.53% |
| 2015 | 190 | -2 | -1.04% |
| 2014 | 192 | -2 | -1.03% |
| 2013 | 194 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 194 | -3 | -1.52% |
| 2011 | 197 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 197 | 0 | 0% |