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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Round Lake Beach, Illinois, has transitioned to a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic plurality. As of 2022, the Hispanic population constitutes 53% of the total, while the white population has decreased to 39%. The city's median income has reached $80,984 in 2022, indicating economic growth over the past decade.
Over the past decade, Round Lake Beach has shifted from a Moderate Diversity community to a Majority-Minority status. In 2013, the community had a Hispanic plurality (51%) with a significant white population (42%). By 2022, the Hispanic population increased to 53%, while the white population declined to 39%. This shift represents a Transitional Community pattern, with consistent growth in the Hispanic population and a decline in the white population.
The Black and Asian populations have remained relatively stable, with slight increases in the Black population from 2% to 5% over the decade. The community has maintained a low representation of other racial groups, including Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and those identifying as two or more races.
Coinciding with these demographic shifts, the median income in Round Lake Beach has shown an increase. From $63,230 in 2013, it rose to $80,984 in 2022, representing a growth of about 28% over the decade. This economic improvement occurred alongside the transition to a Majority-Minority community. The population of the village has seen a slight decline from 26,888 in 2013 to 25,829 in 2022, a decrease of about 4%.
The trends observed in Round Lake Beach align with patterns seen in many suburban areas across the United States. The growth of Hispanic populations in suburban communities, often accompanied by a relative decline in white populations, is a trend observed in many parts of the country. The economic growth despite these demographic shifts is also reflective of national trends where increasing diversity has often corresponded with economic development in suburban areas.
Based on the observed trends, Round Lake Beach will likely continue to evolve as a Majority-Minority community with an increasing Hispanic majority. The consistent growth in the Hispanic population and the decline in the white population suggest this trend will continue. Economically, if the current trajectory holds, the community may see further increases in median income. The slight population decline could be a point of concern if it continues, potentially affecting local businesses and services.
In terms of diversity categories, Round Lake Beach might transition towards a Low Diversity status, but with Hispanic rather than white dominance if the Hispanic population continues to grow significantly beyond the current 53%. However, given the current trends, it is more likely that the community will remain in the Majority-Minority category for the foreseeable future, with a strong Hispanic plurality or majority and a significant white minority, along with small but stable Black and Asian populations.