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Royalton

Minnesota · 1,274 residents (2025 est.) · 2.006 sq mi
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Royalton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,156. Population has grown 48% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $215,300. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,211
+48%since 2000
from 816 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
604 / sq mi
+48%since 2000
from 407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.0
−2%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,274 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7619081K1K1K1990201020202024Royalton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,156
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,173 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,961
+88%since 2000
from $15,926 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
+12%since 2010
from 0.356 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,300
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
33.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.5%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+59%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(799)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(1,065)
Black2.8%(34)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(55)
Diversity Score27.7%(335)
Diversity Score
28
+1187%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+117%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.5%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
47.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 8.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−89.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2017
from 77.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Royalton, Minnesota?

Royalton, Minnesota has about 1,211 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Royalton, Minnesota?

The typical household in Royalton, Minnesota earns about $55,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Royalton, Minnesota expensive?

In Royalton, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $215,300, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Royalton, Minnesota?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Royalton, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Royalton, Minnesota?

About 26.7% of people in Royalton, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Royalton, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Royalton, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 401 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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