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Roy

Montana · 96 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 $39,219. Population has fallen 30% since 2019, a loss of 42 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
96
−30%since 2019
from 138 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
28 / sq mi
−30%since 2019
from 41 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
55.3
+14%since 2019
from 48.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
89109130150170201020202024Roy
2024129
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,219
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $38,676 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,070
+10%since 2019
from $17,400 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 7.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 28.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information29.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$707
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $475 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 73.4% in 2019
32.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(129)
Black2.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(5)
Diversity Score15.5%(21)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(89)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other19.2%(18)
Diversity Score35.5%(34)
Diversity Score
35
+129%since 2019
from 16 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 11.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+56%since 2019
from 13.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
46.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 75.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.9%
−13.3 ptssince 2019
from 34.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 59.4% in 2019
Female
43.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 40.6% in 2019
Foreign born
11.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−14.1 ptssince 2019
from 17.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roy, Montana?

Roy, Montana has about 96 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roy, Montana?

The typical household in Roy, Montana earns about $39,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roy, Montana expensive?

In Roy, Montana, the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Roy, Montana?

About 12.0% 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 26.7% 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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