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Roy

New Mexico · 193 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 $26,875. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 111 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $55,000. With a median age of 58.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 48% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
193
−37%since 2000
from 304 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
94 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.5
+13%since 2000
from 51.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1642232823414001990201020202024Roy
2024302
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,875
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,111 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,067
+240%since 2000
from $17,651 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information0.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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 home value
$55,000
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$825
+127%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
19.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+61%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.6%(63)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino63.7%(123)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.9%(19)
Diversity Score67.7%(131)
Diversity Score
68
+9%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+99%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−15.2 ptssince 2011
from 21.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
+16.2 ptssince 2011
from 45.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
15.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−64.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roy, New Mexico?

Roy, New Mexico has about 193 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Roy, New Mexico earns about $26,875 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 $55,000, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Roy, New Mexico?

About 20.4% 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 15.8% 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 187 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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