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Royse City

Texas · 9,349 residents · 19.206 sq mi
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Royse City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,929. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 6,392 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $130,500. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,349
+216%since 2000
from 2,957 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
487 / sq mi
+216%since 2000
from 154 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 30.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3676K11K16K22K1990201020202024Royse City
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,929
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,266 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,016
+28%since 2000
from $17,153 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.287
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,500
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,267
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $605 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
17.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+23%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(2,037)
Black7.5%(222)
Hispanic / Latino21%(620)
Asian0.5%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.6%(1,675)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(6,512)
Black8%(751)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(1,753)
Asian1.1%(101)
Other3.2%(298)
Diversity Score59.9%(5,603)
Diversity Score
60
+6%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+57%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.0%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Royse City, Texas?

Royse City, Texas has about 9,349 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Royse City, Texas?

The typical household in Royse City, Texas earns about $66,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Royse City, Texas expensive?

In Royse City, Texas, the median home is worth about $130,500, and the typical rent is about $1,267 a month.

How educated are people in Royse City, Texas?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Royse City, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Royse City, Texas?

About 5.1% of people in Royse City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Royse City, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Royse City, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,194 residents, a change of about 334 percent over that period.

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

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