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Royse City

Texas · 13,508 residents · 19.206 sq mi
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Royse City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,550. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 10,551 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $205,300. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 43% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 104%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,508
+357%since 2000
from 2,957 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
703 / sq mi
+357%since 2000
from 154 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.8
+9%since 2000
from 30.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3676K11K16K22K1990201020202024Royse City
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,550
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,266 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,730
+91%since 2000
from $17,153 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,300
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,679
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $605 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
21.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+41%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(8,330)
Black8.3%(1,122)
Hispanic / Latino23.1%(3,122)
Asian1.6%(222)
Other3%(402)
Diversity Score67.2%(9,072)
Diversity Score
67
+19%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+57%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 77.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.0%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Royse City, Texas?

Royse City, Texas has about 13,508 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Royse City, Texas earns about $91,550 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 $205,300, and the typical rent is about $1,679 a month.

How educated are people in Royse City, Texas?

About 26.4% 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 4.8% 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 11,353 residents, a change of about 527 percent over that period.

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

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