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New Mexico · 185 residents (2025 est.) · 2.044 sq mi
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Roy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,203. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 29.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
302
−1%since 2000
from 304 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
148 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.5
+7%since 2000
from 51.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:185 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1642232823414001990201020202024Roy
2024302
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,203
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,111 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$134,948
+665%since 2000
from $17,651 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.741
+84%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,063
+141%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
36.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(141)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino52.6%(160)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.3%(189)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.9%(63)
Black4.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino43.4%(131)
Asian0%(0)
Other31.5%(95)
Diversity Score83.4%(252)
Diversity Score
83
+34%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.7%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.8%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.6%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+39%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
21.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
27.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 21.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2011
from 45.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
52.9%
+33.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.4%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
22.5%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2012
from 34.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
53.7%
+25.9 ptssince 2017
from 27.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.5%
+31.0 ptssince 2016
from 40.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
28.1%
−31.3 ptssince 2016
from 59.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roy, New Mexico?

Roy, New Mexico has about 302 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roy, New Mexico?

The typical household in Roy, New Mexico earns about $43,203 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roy, New Mexico expensive?

In Roy, New Mexico, the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in Roy, New Mexico?

About 38.7% of adults age 25 and over in Roy, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roy, New Mexico?

About 29.8% of people in Roy, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roy, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Roy, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 78 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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