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Royal

Nebraska · 58 residents · 0.142 sq mi
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Royal is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,278. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 17 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 56.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
58
−23%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
408 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 528 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.5
+35%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
284970911121990201020202024Royal
202435
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,278
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,292 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,546
+98%since 2000
from $13,414 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
+53.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing35.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction35.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information26.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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

Owner-occupied
81.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
18.8% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Royal on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(75)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(52)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(1)
Asian1.7%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9%(5)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+77%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
90.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2011
from 76.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
37.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−34.3 ptssince 2013
from 41.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Royal, Nebraska?

Royal, Nebraska has about 58 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Royal, Nebraska?

The typical household in Royal, Nebraska earns about $75,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Royal, Nebraska?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Royal, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Royal, Nebraska?

About 13.4% of people in Royal, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Royal, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Royal, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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