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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Royston

Georgia · 2,493 residents · 3.28 sq mi
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Royston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,024. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $65,200. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 48% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,493
−9%since 1990
from 2,749 in 1990
1990 – 2025
760 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 838 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.5
+20%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Royston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,024
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,995 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,750
+106%since 1990
from $7,146 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.7%
−9.7 ptssince 1990
from 34.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$270
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $168 in 1990
US average: $602
56.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 56.6% in 1990
43.5% rent
3.0
−3%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(2,165)
Black19.6%(540)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(7)
Asian1%(27)
Diversity Score43%(1,183)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(1,838)
Black23.1%(576)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(31)
Asian0.7%(17)
Diversity Score48.5%(1,208)
48
+13%since 1990
from 43 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
54.3%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 43.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−10%since 1990
from 16.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Royston, Georgia?

Royston, Georgia has about 2,493 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Royston, Georgia?

The typical household in Royston, Georgia earns about $22,024 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 $65,200, and the typical rent is about $270 a month.

How educated are people in Royston, Georgia?

About 10.2% 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 24.7% 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 256 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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