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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Royal City

Washington · 1,823 residents · 1.164 sq mi
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Royal City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,529. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 65% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $65,900. At a median age of 23.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 23.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,823
+65%since 1990
from 1,104 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,566 / sq mi
+65%since 1990
from 948 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
23.6
+3%since 1990
from 22.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9871K2K2K2K1990201020202024Royal City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,529
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,083 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,502
+53%since 1990
from $6,228 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.7%
−13.8 ptssince 1990
from 40.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$449
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $268 in 1990
US average: $602
51.6%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 53.3% in 1990
48.4% rent
2.3
−9%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(984)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino62.1%(686)
Asian0.9%(10)
Diversity Score68.4%(755)
2000
White, non-Hispanic20.2%(369)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino78.2%(1,426)
Asian0.5%(10)
Diversity Score42%(766)
42
−39%since 1990
from 68 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
30.7%
−13.6 ptssince 1990
from 44.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
+1%since 1990
from 13.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Royal City, Washington?

Royal City, Washington has about 1,823 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Royal City, Washington?

The typical household in Royal City, Washington earns about $28,529 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Royal City, Washington expensive?

In Royal City, Washington, the median home is worth about $65,900, and the typical rent is about $449 a month.

How educated are people in Royal City, Washington?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Royal City, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Royal City, Washington?

About 26.7% of people in Royal City, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Royal City, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Royal City, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 719 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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

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