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Royal

Iowa · 479 residents · 0.295 sq mi
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Royal has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $48,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

479
Unchangedsince 1990
from 478 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,624 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,620 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
−7%since 1990
from 39.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2883734585426271990201020202024Royal
2024585
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,438 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,118
+66%since 1990
from $10,895 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.7%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$329
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
77.3%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.4% in 1990
22.7% rent
1.3
+13%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(476)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(2)
Diversity Score1%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(473)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(10)
2
+100%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.6%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 80.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.6 min
−35%since 1990
from 16.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Royal, Iowa?

Royal, Iowa has about 479 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Royal, Iowa?

The typical household in Royal, Iowa earns about $37,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Royal, Iowa expensive?

In Royal, Iowa, the median home is worth about $48,700, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Royal, Iowa?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Royal, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Royal, Iowa?

About 4.7% of people in Royal, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Royal, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Royal, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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