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Roy Lake

Minnesota · 12 residents · 0.449 sq mi
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Population has declined 14% since 2011. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 100.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
33% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12
−14%vs 2011
vs 14 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
27 / sq mi
−14%vs 2011
vs 31 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
48.5
+11%vs 2011
vs 43.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
319355167201020202024Roy Lake
202461
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.006
−91%vs 2011
vs 0.067 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information100%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
33.3%
−66.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
57.1%
+11.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(14)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75%(9)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+14.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
83.3%
+14.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
100.0%
+28.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.4% in 2011
Female
0.0%
−28.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roy Lake, Minnesota?

Roy Lake, Minnesota has about 12 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Roy Lake, Minnesota?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Roy Lake, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roy Lake, Minnesota?

About 100.0% of people in Roy Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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