Round Lake Beach, Illinois facts for kids
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Round Lake Beach
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Location of Round Lake Beach in Lake County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Illinois | ||
| County | Lake | ||
| Townships | Avon, Lake Villa | ||
| Incorporated | February 5, 1937 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Village | 5.20 sq mi (13.48 km2) | ||
| • Land | 5.04 sq mi (13.07 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 810 ft (250 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Village | 27,252 | ||
| • Density | 5,402.85/sq mi (2,085.87/km2) | ||
| • Urban | 261,835 (US: 155th) | ||
| • Urban density | 2,051.8/sq mi (792.2/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP Code(s) |
60073
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| Area codes | 847, 224 | ||
| FIPS code | 17-66040 | ||
| Wikimedia Commons | Round Lake Beach, Illinois | ||
Round Lake Beach is a town located north of Chicago in Illinois, United States. It's part of Lake County. In 2020, about 27,252 people lived there.
The United States Census Bureau groups Round Lake Beach with other nearby towns like McHenry and Grayslake. Together, this area is a large urban space. In 2020, about 261,835 people lived in this larger area. It's the 155th largest urban area in the U.S.
Round Lake Beach and the areas around it have a large Latino community. You can find many Latino businesses, restaurants, and shops throughout the town. Round Lake Beach has the second-largest Latino population in Lake County, right after Waukegan.
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Geography and Location
Round Lake Beach is a mid-sized town. It is located at 42°22′44″N 88°4′52″W / 42.37889°N 88.08111°W.
According to the 2010 census, Round Lake Beach covers about 5.2 square miles (13.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 5.06 square miles (13.1 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.15 square miles (0.4 square kilometers), is water.
Main Roads in Round Lake Beach
- Monaville Road
- Fairfield Road
- Rollins Road
- Cedar Lake Road
- Hook Drive
- Hainesville Road
Population Changes Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 410 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,892 | 361.5% | |
| 1960 | 5,011 | 164.9% | |
| 1970 | 5,717 | 14.1% | |
| 1980 | 12,921 | 126.0% | |
| 1990 | 16,434 | 27.2% | |
| 2000 | 25,859 | 57.4% | |
| 2010 | 28,175 | 9.0% | |
| 2020 | 27,252 | −3.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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Who Lives in Round Lake Beach?
This table shows the different groups of people living in Round Lake Beach. The US Census counts people by race and also by whether they are Hispanic or Latino. People who are Hispanic or Latino can be of any race.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 16,057 | 12,212 | 9,111 | 62.09% | 43.34% | 33.43% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 740 | 1,076 | 1,238 | 2.86% | 3.82% | 4.54% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 72 | 58 | 23 | 0.28% | 0.21% | 0.08% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 518 | 838 | 806 | 2.00% | 2.97% | 2.96% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 4 | 7 | 18 | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.07% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 25 | 31 | 96 | 0.10% | 0.11% | 0.35% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 359 | 423 | 802 | 1.39% | 1.50% | 2.94% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8,084 | 13,530 | 15,158 | 31.26% | 48.02% | 55.62% |
| Total | 25,859 | 28,175 | 27,252 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Notable People from Round Lake Beach
- Tim Unroe was a first baseman for several Major League Baseball teams. These included the Milwaukee Brewers, Anaheim Angels, and Atlanta Braves. He was born in Round Lake Beach.
Transportation Options
Round Lake Beach has a train station. This station is part of Metra's North Central Service. This train line connects Antioch to Chicago Union Station. Trains run Monday through Friday.
The village of Round Lake Beach spends about $3 to $4 million each year. This money is used to improve roads and other important structures.
Pace offers bus service on Route 570. This route connects Round Lake Beach to Fox Lake, Grayslake, and other nearby places.
See also
In Spanish: Round Lake Beach (Illinois) para niños
