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Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Rolling Meadows, city, in Cook County, Illinois. Rolling Meadows had 23,690 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 24,200 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 24,027 (±589). GEOID 1765338.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
23,690
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 24,200 · ACS 2020-2024: 24,027 ±589
Median household income
$98,514
±$6,968 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$326,200
±$14,316 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$1,607
±$127 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Rolling Meadows and what county is it in?
Rolling Meadows is a city in Cook County, Illinois. It covers 5.6 square miles of land, 4,308 residents per square mile in 2020.
Rolling Meadows is in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 13 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Rolling Meadows lies mostly within Palatine Township and reaches into Elk Grove Township and Schaumburg Township, towns or townships with their own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Rolling Meadows, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 23,690 people lived in Rolling Meadows on July 1, 2025, down 2.3% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 24,200 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 24,027 (±589).
| Measure | Rolling Meadows | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 24,027 ±589 | 5,182,090 | +808 |
| Households | 9,336 ±421 | 2,100,230 | +634 |
| Average household size | 2.53 ±0.10 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,881 ±460 | 2,276,493 | +744 |
Rolling Meadows's population since 2000
From 24,604 in 2000 to 23,690 in 2025: down 3.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Rolling Meadows as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Rolling Meadows?
The median resident of Rolling Meadows is 39.5 years old; 22.3% are under 18 and 16.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 50.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 29.2%. 29.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Rolling Meadows | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5 ±2.6 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.3% ±2.0 pts | 21.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.1% ±2.1 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Male | 50.4% ±2.0 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 29.2% ±4.2 pts | 26.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 50.9% ±3.4 pts | 40.1% | −7.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±1.6 pts | 21.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 14.3% ±3.3 pts | 7.9% | +5.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±1.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 29.0% ±3.2 pts | 21.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 46.1% ±3.7 pts | 35.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.3% ±1.0 pts | 3.2% | – |
| With a disability | 11.2% ±1.7 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.7% ±3.1 pts | 8.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.2% ±2.5 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 43.7% ±3.7 pts | 42.7% | +6.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.1% ±2.4 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.8% ±2.1 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Rolling Meadows earn?
Half of Rolling Meadows's 9,336 households earn less than $98,514 a year (±$6,968), against $83,498 in Cook County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $91,236 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Rolling Meadows | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $98,514 ±$6,968 | $83,498 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $119,305 ±$7,627 | $120,717 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,120 ±$2,846 | $49,329 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.5% ±2.7 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.8% ±6.4 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.4% ±2.0 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% ±1.8 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.0% ±2.1 pts | 90.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Rolling Meadows?
Owners occupy 71.8% of Rolling Meadows's occupied homes and renters 28.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $326,200 by its owner (±$14,316). The median renter pays $1,607 a month including utilities, and 42.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Rolling Meadows | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $326,200 ±$14,316 | $324,500 | +$29,357 |
| Median gross rent | $1,607 ±$127 | $1,435 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.4% ±10.7 pts | 39.9% | +12.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,106 ±$142 | $2,270 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.8% ±4.1 pts | 57.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.2% ±4.1 pts | 42.3% | – |
| Housing units | 9,881 ±460 | 2,276,493 | +744 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.6% ±1.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.8% ±5.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 53.0% ±3.6 pts | 39.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.7% ±1.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.7% ±1.0 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.4% ±1.5 pts | 18.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Rolling Meadows building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Rolling Meadows in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 0.1 per 1,000 residents against 1.5 across Illinois.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Rolling Meadows work and get to work?
71.5% of Rolling Meadows's workers drive alone and 14.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Rolling Meadows | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.6% ±3.0 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% ±1.2 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.5% ±3.9 pts | 54.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.3% ±2.3 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.9% ±0.7 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Walked | 2.0% ±1.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.8% ±3.4 pts | 18.9% | +10.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.5 min ±2.0 | 31.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Rolling Meadows?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Rolling Meadows, and 9 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $84,474 (Tract 8051.05) to $150,132 (Tract 8041.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8051.05Cook County | 7,216 | $84,474 |
| Tract 8040Cook County | 4,705 | $87,196 |
| Tract 8041.06Cook County | 7,231 | $150,132 |
| Tract 8039.02Cook County | 3,409 | $113,023 |
| Tract 8039.01Cook County | 3,626 | $66,466 |
| Tract 8041.09Cook County | 3,203 | $146,382 |
| Tract 8041.08Cook County | 4,270 | $88,773 |
| Tract 8051.07Cook County | 6,006 | $76,313 |
| Tract 8046.03Cook County | 6,258 | $102,414 |
| Tract 8041.02Cook County | 7,027 | $165,680 |
| Tract 7702.02Cook County | 4,439 | $90,096 |
| Tract 7703Cook County | 6,900 | $76,782 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Rolling Meadows) · Census block assignment files
How does Rolling Meadows compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Rolling Meadows is the 1,681st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 98th-most populous of 1,294 in Illinois.
Rolling Meadows ranks 363rd of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 98th | 1,294 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 782nd | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 85th | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 363rd | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 363rd | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 205th | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 157th | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 679th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 217th | 1,369 |
| Median age | 876th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 962nd | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 304th | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 707th | 1,382 |
Rolling Meadows's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
Every place in Illinois, sortable · Compare Rolling Meadows with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Rolling Meadows?
7 of the 57 figures for Rolling Meadows on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Rolling Meadows are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Rolling Meadows.