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Roy

Washington · 795 residents (2025 est.) · 0.483 sq mi
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Roy is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,750. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 475 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $442,600. 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 36.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 208%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
735
+183%since 2000
from 260 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,522 / sq mi
+183%since 2000
from 538 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
+6%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:795 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1943925907889861990201020202024Roy
2024735
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,750
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,727 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,431
+151%since 2000
from $14,527 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.5%
+39.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
−42%since 2010
from 0.542 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$442,600
+208%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,227
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $729 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.9%
+36.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
8.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+86%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(205)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(21)
Asian2.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score28%(73)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(554)
Black4.8%(35)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(33)
Asian2.2%(16)
Other13.2%(97)
Diversity Score51.2%(376)
Diversity Score
51
+83%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.4 min
+151%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.1%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
21.1%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2012
from 6.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2017
from 86.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 93.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roy, Washington?

Roy, Washington has about 735 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roy, Washington?

The typical household in Roy, Washington earns about $98,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roy, Washington expensive?

In Roy, Washington, the median home is worth about $442,600, and the typical rent is about $2,227 a month.

How educated are people in Roy, Washington?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Roy, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roy, Washington?

About 7.1% of people in Roy, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roy, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Roy, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 465 residents, a change of about 172 percent over that period.

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

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