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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Roy

New Mexico · 304 residents · 2.044 sq mi
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Roy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,111. Population has fallen 20% since 1990, a loss of 76 residents. Median home value is $26,900. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

304
−20%since 1990
from 380 in 1990
1990 – 2025
149 / sq mi
−20%since 1990
from 186 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
51.7
+35%since 1990
from 38.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1642232823414001990201020202024Roy
2024302
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,111
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,906 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,651
+103%since 1990
from $8,709 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.2%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$26,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2023
$242
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $232 in 1990
US average: $602
84.0%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 77.2% in 1990
16.0% rent
1.3
+23%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(315)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino59.5%(226)
Asian0.5%(2)
Diversity Score72.5%(275)
2000
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(141)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino52.6%(160)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.3%(189)
62
−14%since 1990
from 72 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.2%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.6%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 55.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.9 min
−11%since 1990
from 19.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roy, New Mexico?

Roy, New Mexico has about 304 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Roy, New Mexico earns about $21,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roy, New Mexico expensive?

In Roy, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $26,900, and the typical rent is about $242 a month.

How educated are people in Roy, New Mexico?

About 16.2% 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 15.2% 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 76 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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