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Royston

Georgia · 2,649 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 $25,640. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,200. The poverty rate of 33.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,649
+6%since 2000
from 2,493 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
808 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 760 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Royston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,640
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,024 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,131
+9%since 2000
from $14,750 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 10%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $270 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
55.1% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+50%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(1,793)
Black24%(637)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(89)
Asian1%(26)
Other4.7%(125)
Diversity Score61.1%(1,618)
Diversity Score
61
+26%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+27.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Royston, Georgia?

Royston, Georgia has about 2,649 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Royston, Georgia?

The typical household in Royston, Georgia earns about $25,640 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 $114,200, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Royston, Georgia?

About 19.8% 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 33.7% 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 100 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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