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Royston

Georgia · 2,693 residents (2025 est.) · 3.28 sq mi
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Royston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,435. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $220,800. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,258
−9%since 2000
from 2,493 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
688 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 760 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
−3%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,693 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Royston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,435
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,024 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,954
+90%since 2000
from $14,750 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.550
+18%since 2010
from 0.466 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,800
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $270 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
38.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
+117%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(1,838)
Black23.1%(576)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(31)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.5%(1,208)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59%(1,333)
Black29.8%(673)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(32)
Asian4.2%(95)
Other5.5%(125)
Diversity Score69.7%(1,574)
Diversity Score
70
+44%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.5%
+25.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
+137%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.9%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 19.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.6%
−67.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.3%
+24.7 ptssince 2017
from 43.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Royston, Georgia?

Royston, Georgia has about 2,258 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Royston, Georgia?

The typical household in Royston, Georgia earns about $34,435 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Royston, Georgia expensive?

In Royston, Georgia, the median home is worth about $220,800, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Royston, Georgia?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Royston, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Royston, Georgia?

About 22.2% of people in Royston, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Royston, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Royston, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 491 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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