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Royal Center

Indiana · 861 residents · 0.571 sq mi
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Royal Center has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,232. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $59,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
861
+3%since 2000
from 832 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,508 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
−3%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7208008809601K1990201020202024Royal Center
2024919
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,232
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,470
+12%since 2000
from $17,440 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,700
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$527
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $441 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.8%
−34.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
22.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+19%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(823)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(829)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(11)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.3%(55)
Diversity Score
6
+602%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+79%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.7%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Royal Center, Indiana?

Royal Center, Indiana has about 861 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Royal Center, Indiana?

The typical household in Royal Center, Indiana earns about $37,232 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Royal Center, Indiana expensive?

In Royal Center, Indiana, the median home is worth about $59,700, and the typical rent is about $527 a month.

How educated are people in Royal Center, Indiana?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Royal Center, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Royal Center, Indiana?

About 16.5% of people in Royal Center, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Royal Center, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Royal Center, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2 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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