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Romeoville, IL


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Romeoville, Illinois

Romeoville, Illinois, in Will county, is 3 miles S of Bolingbrook, Illinois (center to center) and 27 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is conveniently located inside the Chicago metropolitan area. There are an estimated 21,153 people in Romeoville.

The People and Families of Romeoville

In Romeoville, about 58% of adults are married. Many folks in Romeoville are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the village, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Romeoville. The kids here are young and many.

Approximately 16% of Romeoville is non-white. In Illinois, Romeoville is known for its racial diversity.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the village than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Romeoville had a median family income of $63,320. Romeoville has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The village has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Romeoville living below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,510) in Romeoville. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Romeoville Housing

Approximately 86% of housing in Romeoville is owner-occupied. The village contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Romeoville, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Romeoville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyRomeoville Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 10%Romeoville Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Romeoville People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 19%Romeoville Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Romeoville, IL

Comparing Romeoville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Men77
Well-Paid Single Women67
Female Share of the Population22
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
People Living Alone21
Affordability of Rents11

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