Royal Lakes is a village located in Macoupin County, Illinois. Royal Lakes has a 2026 population of 172. Royal Lakes is currently growing at a rate of 0.58% annually and its population has increased by 3.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 166 in 2020.
The median age in Royal Lakes is 37.4 years: 62.5 years for males, and 20.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 38.7 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.4 years
Female: 20.7 years
Male: 62.5 years
There are 255 adults, (49 of whom are seniors) in Royal Lakes.
Female: 217 (72.1%)
Male: 84 (27.9%)
The racial composition of Royal Lakes includes 74.75% Black or African American, 24.58% White, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 225 | 74.75% |
| White | 74 | 24.58% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.66% |