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Roy

Utah · 39,306 residents · 8.149 sq mi
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Roy has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,739. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 19% 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 $222,900. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,306
+20%since 2000
from 32,885 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,823 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 4,035 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.8
+14%since 2000
from 28.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K28K32K36K41K1990201020202024Roy
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,739
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,611 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,668
+50%since 2000
from $17,794 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,094
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $611 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
18.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+26%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(29,052)
Black1.1%(416)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(6,836)
Asian1.9%(756)
Other3.7%(1,452)
Diversity Score49.7%(19,531)
Diversity Score
50
+101%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+45%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roy, Utah?

Roy, Utah has about 39,306 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roy, Utah?

The typical household in Roy, Utah earns about $72,739 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 $222,900, and the typical rent is about $1,094 a month.

How educated are people in Roy, Utah?

About 18.6% 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 7.2% 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 14,703 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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

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