Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Rolling Meadows: City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
About
Rolling Meadows is a city located in the county of Cook in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 24,099 and a population density of 4,280 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 23,246 inhabitants.
The city was created 72 years ago in 1952.
Quick Facts about Rolling Meadows
| Population : | 23,246 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Cook County |
| Postal code : | 60008 |
| Area : | 5.63 km2 |
| Altitude : | 719 feet / 219 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1953 (72 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:17:37 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 4,129 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.67% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rolling Meadows is located at 42°5'3"N 88°0'47"W (42.0841900, -88.0131300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rolling Meadows decreased by 3.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 24,099 | - | census |
| 2011 | 24,191 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 24,263 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,298 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,285 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,171 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 24,063 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 23,936 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,708 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,532 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,246 | -1.23% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 13,459 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,161 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,701 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,156 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 9.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.3% |
| White only, percent : | 80.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.5% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 31.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 60.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 879 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 8.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.5% |
Rolling Meadows zip code is 60008.
County name: Cook, County
fips: 17031
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $493,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,189 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $411 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,481 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,307 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.54 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 21,883 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 26,252 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 51,807 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 95,898 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,188 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $64,217 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,768 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,518 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 816 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 428 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 376 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,113 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 170 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,279 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 5,695.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.31 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 5,333 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $161,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,181 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $396 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $626 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 43 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,225 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.02 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 79.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 64.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,985 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 31,192 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 62,918 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,539 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $38,137 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,140 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 20.0% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 145 |
| 2019 total employment : | 1,063 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 40,417 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -0.5% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 586 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 617 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 246 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 204 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 63 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 520 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 66 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 410 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1,591.00 |
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People born in Rolling Meadows (1)
American football player Scott Tolzien was born in Rolling Meadows
Schools in Rolling Meadows
College & universities near Rolling Meadows, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 488086 | Northwest Suburban College | Rollng Meadows (IL) | 60008-4504 |
| 149842 | William Rainey Harper College | Palatine (IL) | 60067-7398 |
| 145406 | G Skin & Beauty Institute | Schaumburg (IL) | 60195 |
| 260947 | Christian Life College | Mount Prospect (IL) | 60056-2522 |
| 369455 | Worsham College of Mortuary Science | Wheeling (IL) | 60090-2646 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rolling Meadows, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Rolling Meadows
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Palatine Finance Station Post Office | Palatine (IL) | 60095 |
| Arlington Heigh Post Office | Arlington Heights (IL) | 60005 |
| Woodfield Finance Station Post Office | Schaumburg (IL) | 60173 |
| Woodfield Finance Station Post Office | Schaumburg (IL) | 60173 |
| Palatin Post Office | Palatine (IL) | 60067 |
Other cities in Cook County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cook County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cicero | 79,727 | Town in Illinois |
| Arlington Heights | 75,101 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Evanston | 72,683 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Schaumburg | 72,049 | Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA |
| Palatine | 66,830 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Skokie | 62,404 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Des Plaines | 58,179 | The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Orland Park | 57,347 | Village in Illinois |
| Tinley Park | 55,221 | Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Lawn | 54,376 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
| Berwyn | 53,701 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Mount Prospect | 53,299 | Village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Park | 51,852 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Hoffman Estates | 50,495 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Glenview | 47,446 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Buffalo Grove | 41,496 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Rolling Meadows distances to largest Illinois cities
