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Royalton

Minnesota · 1,281 residents · 2.006 sq mi
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Royalton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,667. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $146,300. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
1,281
+57%since 2000
from 816 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
639 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.7
+3%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7619081K1K1K1990201020202024Royalton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,667
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,173 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,063
+70%since 2000
from $15,926 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$674
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+9%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,191)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3%(38)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other4%(52)
Diversity Score17.6%(226)
Diversity Score
18
+718%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
48.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Royalton, Minnesota?

Royalton, Minnesota has about 1,281 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Royalton, Minnesota?

The typical household in Royalton, Minnesota earns about $54,667 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 $146,300, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in Royalton, Minnesota?

About 22.7% 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 20.6% 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 471 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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