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.

Royal City, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,683

Median Agei

24.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

80.7%1,358

White

18.8%316

Black

0.5%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

12.6%103

High School Diploma

14%115

Some College (<1 yr)

1.3%11

Some College (1+ yr)

3.1%25

Associate's Degree

2.7%22

Bachelor's Degree

10.1%83

Master's Degree

1.6%13

HS or Higher

45.4%

BA or Higher

11.7%

Graduate+

1.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$228,600

Median Renti

$753

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.8%264

Renter-Occupied

43.2%201

Total Units

494

Homeownership

56.8%

Vacancy Rate

5.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

25%66

$50K–$100K

6.8%18

$100K–$150K

8.7%23

$150K–$200K

4.9%13

$200K–$300K

8%21

$300K–$500K

22%58

$500K–$1M

18.9%50

$1M+

5.7%15

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

18.8%93

2000–2009

22.3%110

1990–1999

5.3%26

1980–1989

14%69

1970–1979

21.1%104

1960–1969

6.5%32

1950–1959

12.1%60

Heating Fuel

Electricity

96.8%450

Utility Gas

3.2%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,478

Mean Household Incomei

$67,623

Per Capita Incomei

$18,448

Poverty Ratei

35.4%

Unemploymenti

18%

Labor Forcei

750

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%18

$10K–$15K

7.5%35

$15K–$20K

10.3%48

$25K–$30K

3.4%16

$30K–$35K

12%56

$35K–$40K

5.2%24

$40K–$45K

6.2%29

$50K–$60K

20%93

$60K–$75K

8.8%41

$100K–$125K

5.8%27

$125K–$150K

4.5%21

$150K–$200K

6.2%29

$200K+

6%28

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

65939.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

611

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

615

Avg. Commutei

24.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

615

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

11(1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.9%Insured

17.1%Uninsured