Census Bureau data for Royston city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Royston city
- What is the median household income in Royston city?
- The median household income in Royston city is $31,136 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Royston city?
- The poverty rate in Royston city is 20.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Royston city?
- $220,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Royston city?
- The median gross rent in Royston city is $508 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Royston city residents have a college degree?
- 21.8% of adults in Royston city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,335
Median Income
$31,136
Median Home Value
$220,500
Poverty Rate
20.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.0%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$10,011 (+47.4%)
Home Value:
+$120,800 (+121.2%)
Poverty Rate:
-14.8 pp (-41.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+8.0 pp (+58%)
Unemployment:
-6.2 pp (-55.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,335
Median Age
40.0
Female
51.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 60.9%
Black 30.1%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 6.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$31,136
±$4,253
-$43,528 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$72,067
Median Family Income
$86,555
Poverty Rate
20.6%
+10.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
28.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
24.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
20.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
16.4%
$10–15k
10.3%
$15–25k
15.5%
$25–35k
16.4%
$35–50k
4.5%
$50–75k
8.7%
$75–100k
14.2%
$100–150k
6.3%
$150–200k
4.4%
$200k+
3.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,213
Owner-Occupied
53.7%
Renter-Occupied
46.3%
Vacancy Rate
12.8%
Median Home Value
$220,500
-$52,400 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$508
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
32.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
29.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
9.3%
$50–100k
14.4%
$100–200k
16.5%
$200–300k
23.1%
$300–500k
16.9%
$500k–$1M
14.8%
$1M+
1.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
49.3%
$500–1k
37.7%
$1–1.5k
6.8%
$1.5–2k
4.3%
$3.5k+
1.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
16.6%
1 vehicle
49.3%
2 vehicles
20.4%
3+
13.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
64.7%
Single-fam. att.
2.7%
2–4 units
3.7%
5–19 units
8.2%
20+ units
9.4%
Mobile home
4.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.1%
1940–1969
4.4%
1970–1999
15.2%
2000–2009
11.9%
2010+
5.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
77.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
21.8%
-12.4 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
9.7%
Some College / Associate
21.8%
Less Than High School
5.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
46.8%
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
-0.1 pp vs. state
Work from Home
3.5%
Self-Employed
3.1%
Government Workers
18.6%
Private For-Profit
78.3%
Industry
Retail
22.3%
Edu/Health
20.5%
Manufacturing
10.0%
Transportation
9.8%
Agriculture
8.9%
Public Admin
6.8%
Construction
6.5%
Prof. Services
4.3%
Wholesale
2.6%
Finance
2.3%
Arts/Entmt.
2.0%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
Management
29.7%
Production
20.9%
Sales
20.0%
Food Prep
19.6%
Construction
9.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
32.6 min
Drove Alone
73.7%
Carpool
14.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.5%
Walked
1.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,058
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
26.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
13.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.8%
5–9
7.8%
10–14
6.5%
15–19
4.7%
20–24
9.2%
25–34
9.8%
35–44
12.5%
45–54
11.4%
55–64
5.4%
65–74
6.4%
75–84
12.2%
85+
6.5%
Under 18: 21.1%
Working age (18–64): 78.9%
65 and over: 22.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
4.2%
Naturalized Citizen
21.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
3.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
78.8%
Latin America
21.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.5%
With a Disability
22.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
87.4%
Uninsured
12.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
67.6%
Has a Computer
82.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
83.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023