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Roy

Montana · 129 residents · 3.404 sq mi
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Roy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,875. Population has declined 3% since 2023. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 36.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

129
−3%since 2023
from 133 in 2023
2010 – 2024
38 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 39 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
50.8
+6%since 2023
from 47.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
89109130150170201020202024Roy
2024129
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,875
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $50,000 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$24,903
+2%since 2023
from $24,347 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
36.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.341
−2%since 2023
from 0.349 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

60.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
40.0% rent
11.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
8.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
45.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(101)
Black4.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.5%(22)
Diversity Score49.1%(65)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(106)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.7%(19)
Diversity Score37.8%(49)
38
−23%since 2023
from 49 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
5.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
+9%since 2023
from 13.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
82.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
7.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
5.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
5.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
47.9%
−16.1 ptssince 2023
from 64.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
31.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
19.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
54.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
3.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
25.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 30.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
18.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
93.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 90.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
98.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Roy, Montana?

Roy, Montana has about 129 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roy, Montana?

The typical household in Roy, Montana earns about $51,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Roy, Montana?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Roy, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roy, Montana?

About 36.5% of people in Roy, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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