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Royal, Illinois Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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Royal, Illinois is a small village in Will County, located about 25 miles southwest of Chicago. It is a quiet, rural town with a population of around 1,500 people. The town was founded in 1835 by settlers from England and Scotland who were looking for a place to call home.

The village of Royal is situated along the Des Plaines River and is surrounded by lush farmland and rolling hills. The town’s main street is lined with quaint shops, restaurants, and cafes. There are two parks in the area which offer residents plenty of space to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The parks also host several events throughout the year such as concerts and festivals.

Royal also has its own school district which consists of three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. The schools are known for their small class sizes and excellent academic programs that provide students with an outstanding education. Royal High School also offers a variety of sports teams such as basketball, football, baseball, soccer and volleyball that compete at state level competitions each year.

The village has many local businesses ranging from family owned stores to large corporations that provide jobs to the community’s residents. Additionally there are several churches in Royal which offer religious services as well as community outreach programs such as food pantries and homeless shelters throughout the year.

Overall Royal is an ideal place for those looking for a peaceful place to live while still being close enough to Chicago to enjoy all the city has to offer. It provides its residents with everything they need including good schools, plenty of job opportunities, recreational activities and more.

Population: 279. Estimated population in July 2024: 273 (-2.2% change)
Males: 130 (46.6%), Females: 149 (53.4%)

Champaign County

Zip code: 61871

Demographics

Median resident age: 43.4 years
Median household income: $47,188
Median house value: $84,500

Population by Race

Races in Royal:

  • White Non-Hispanic (100.0%)

Ancestries: German (72.0%), Irish (16.1%), English (10.0%), Italian (5.0%), Swedish (3.6%), United States (3.2%).

Elevation: 680 feet

Land area: 0.2 square miles

Map of Royalton, IL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Royal

  • High school or higher: 85.6%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 18.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.4%
  • Unemployed: 2.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Royal village

  • Never married: 18.1%
  • Now married: 67.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.3%
  • Divorced: 5.2%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +55 (+24.6%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Royal:

  • CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; URBANA, IL)
  • COVENANT MEDICAL CTR CHAMPAIGN-URBANA (about 18 miles; URBANA, IL)
  • PAVILION FOUNDATION,THE (about 20 miles; CHAMPAIGN, IL)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Royal:

  • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS-WILLARD (about 24 miles; CHAMPAIGN/URBANA, IL; Abbreviation: CMI)
  • COLES COUNTY MEMORIAL (about 54 miles; MATTOON/CHARLESTON, IL; Abbreviation: MTO)
  • DECATUR (about 66 miles; DECATUR, IL; Abbreviation: DEC)

Other public-use airports nearest to Royal:

  • RANTOUL NATL AVN CNTR-FRANK ELLIOTT FLD (about 13 miles; RANTOUL, IL; Abbreviation: TIP)
  • FRASCA FIELD (about 16 miles; URBANA, IL; Abbreviation: C16)
  • PAXTON (about 20 miles; PAXTON, IL; Abbreviation: 1C1)

Amtrak stations near Royal:

  • 16 miles: RANTOUL (RNATOUL, N. KENTUCKY ST.). Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 20 miles: CHAMPAIGN-URBANA (CHAMPAIGN, 116 N. CHESTNUT ST.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Royal:

  • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN (about 20 miles; Champaign, IL; Full-time enrollment: 36,284)
  • PARKLAND COLLEGE (about 22 miles; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Full-time enrollment: 5,186)
  • EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 50 miles; CHARLESTON, IL; Full-time enrollment: 9,582)
  • LAKE LAND COLLEGE (about 57 miles; MATTOON, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,666)
  • INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 64 miles; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Full-time enrollment: 9,597)
  • ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (about 66 miles; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,019)
  • OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY (about 68 miles; BOURBONNAIS, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,207)

Public primary/middle school in Royal:

  • PRAIRIEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 70; Location: PO BOX 27; Grades: KG – 04)

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