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Roy

Utah · 38,794 residents (2025 est.) · 8.149 sq mi
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Roy is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,282. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $383,000. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,993
+19%since 2000
from 32,885 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,785 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 4,035 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.0
+18%since 2000
from 28.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:38,794 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
23K28K32K36K41K1990201020202024Roy
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,282
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,611 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,049
+97%since 2000
from $17,794 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.8%
+31.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.332 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$383,000
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,624
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $611 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+72%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(28,770)
Black1.1%(375)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(2,526)
Asian1.8%(579)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.7%(8,122)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(28,716)
Black0.6%(244)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(7,605)
Asian1.8%(689)
Other4.5%(1,739)
Diversity Score52.2%(20,339)
Diversity Score
52
+111%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+64%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.8%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 10.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2017
from 86.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 88.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 9.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roy, Utah?

Roy, Utah has about 38,993 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roy, Utah?

The typical household in Roy, Utah earns about $91,282 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roy, Utah expensive?

In Roy, Utah, the median home is worth about $383,000, and the typical rent is about $1,624 a month.

How educated are people in Roy, Utah?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Roy, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roy, Utah?

About 5.0% of people in Roy, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roy, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Roy, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,390 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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

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