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Royston

Georgia · 2,582 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 $25,924. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $110,900. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,582
+4%since 2000
from 2,493 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
787 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 760 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Royston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,924
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,024 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,163
−4%since 2000
from $14,750 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$503
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $270 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.5%
−31.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
52.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+45%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(1,842)
Black22.5%(581)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(82)
Asian0.9%(24)
Other0.6%(15)
Diversity Score52.8%(1,363)
Diversity Score
53
+9%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+20%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.6%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Royston, Georgia?

Royston, Georgia has about 2,582 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Royston, Georgia?

The typical household in Royston, Georgia earns about $25,924 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 $110,900, and the typical rent is about $503 a month.

How educated are people in Royston, Georgia?

About 6.6% 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 25.6% 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 167 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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