Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Royse City, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSADallas-Fort Worth MSADallas-Fort Worth-Arlington#61/198 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

20,037

Median Agei

32.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

59.1%11,840

Hispanic/Latino

27%5,414

Black

9.7%1,935

Two or More

1.9%375

Asian

1.4%276

Other

0.8%170

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%27

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%484

High School Diploma

24%3,076

Some College (<1 yr)

10%1,281

Some College (1+ yr)

18%2,301

Associate's Degree

6.5%834

Bachelor's Degree

19.8%2,531

Master's Degree

7.5%963

Professional Degree

1%131

Doctorate

0.5%67

HS or Higher

91.1%

BA or Higher

28.8%

Graduate+

9.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$322,500

Median Renti

$2,078

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.8%5,511

Renter-Occupied

16.2%1,062

Total Units

7,146

Homeownership

83.8%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

5.2%289

$50K–$100K

0.2%13

$100K–$150K

2.4%134

$150K–$200K

8.2%451

$200K–$300K

26.6%1,465

$300K–$500K

46.7%2,572

$500K–$1M

10.7%587

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

181

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

178

$2,000+

557

Year Built

2020 or later

23.6%1,683

2010–2019

25.4%1,814

2000–2009

29.4%2,100

1990–1999

10.5%749

1980–1989

3.5%253

1970–1979

1.2%85

1960–1969

1.7%120

1950–1959

2.5%179

1940–1949

1.5%109

1939 or earlier

0.8%54

Heating Fuel

Electricity

64.4%4,234

Utility Gas

30.7%2,020

Bottled/LP Gas

3.4%223

No Fuel

1.1%74

Solar

0.3%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$116,660

Mean Household Incomei

$133,184

Per Capita Incomei

$45,175

Poverty Ratei

7.3%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

11,294

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.2%147

$10K–$15K

1%64

$15K–$20K

0.7%46

$20K–$25K

4.1%271

$25K–$30K

1.1%72

$30K–$35K

2.6%173

$35K–$40K

1.2%81

$40K–$45K

1.5%100

$45K–$50K

1.2%76

$50K–$60K

6.6%433

$60K–$75K

5.5%364

$75K–$100K

13.5%885

$100K–$125K

13.8%910

$125K–$150K

18.1%1,191

$150K–$200K

12.7%832

$200K+

14.1%928

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

165

Residentsi

448

Avg. Tenant Renti

$666/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing47 homes100% occupied$562/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers118 homes80% occupied$708/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $116,660/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $35K/yr

63.7%

Very low income$35K–$58K/yr

30.3%

Low income$58K–$93K/yr

5.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $93K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

89.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

75.6% of subsidized households are minority

15.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

16.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,8309.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

775

Philippines

Germany

United Kingdom

China

Korea

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,027

Avg. Commutei

34.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,265(8.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91%Insured

9%Uninsured