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Roy

New Mexico · 234 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 $34,583. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 70 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $44,300. With a median age of 55.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
234
−23%since 2000
from 304 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
114 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
55.0
+6%since 2000
from 51.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1642232823414001990201020202024Roy
2024302
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,583
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,111 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,754
−5%since 2000
from $17,651 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade21.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services10.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$633
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
14.6%
−69.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
40.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.3%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+1%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.2%(94)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino58.1%(136)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(7)
Diversity Score65.3%(153)
Diversity Score
65
+5%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
−9%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
27.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.1%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.5%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roy, New Mexico?

Roy, New Mexico has about 234 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Roy, New Mexico earns about $34,583 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 $44,300, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Roy, New Mexico?

About 13.3% 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 15.4% 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 146 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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