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Royal

Iowa · 379 residents · 0.295 sq mi
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Royal has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,393. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 100 residents. 15% 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 $75,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
379
−21%since 2000
from 479 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,285 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,624 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+13%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2883734585426271990201020202024Royal
2024585
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,393
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,954
+49%since 2000
from $18,118 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance14.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$678
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
20.2% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+8%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(473)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(356)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(8)
Diversity Score12.9%(49)
Diversity Score
13
+522%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+138%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.3%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 77.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.2%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Royal, Iowa?

Royal, Iowa has about 379 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Royal, Iowa?

The typical household in Royal, Iowa earns about $53,393 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 $75,000, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.

How educated are people in Royal, Iowa?

About 14.5% 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 6.5% of people in Royal, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Royal, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Royal, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 99 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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