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.

Roy, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

735

Median Agei

36.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75.4%554

Two or More

12.8%94

Black

4.8%35

Hispanic/Latino

4.5%33

Asian

2.2%16

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.6%44

High School Diploma

24.4%124

Some College (<1 yr)

11.6%59

Some College (1+ yr)

14.3%73

Associate's Degree

15.9%81

Bachelor's Degree

12.8%65

Master's Degree

5.3%27

Professional Degree

0.8%4

HS or Higher

93.7%

BA or Higher

18.9%

Graduate+

6.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$442,600

Median Renti

$2,227

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

91.9%226

Renter-Occupied

8.1%20

Total Units

275

Homeownership

91.9%

Vacancy Rate

10.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

12.8%29

$200K–$300K

13.3%30

$300K–$500K

37.6%85

$500K–$1M

34.5%78

$1M+

1.8%4

Rent Distribution

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.9%8

2010–2019

4.4%12

2000–2009

9.8%27

1990–1999

43.3%119

1980–1989

12%33

1970–1979

6.5%18

1960–1969

2.9%8

1950–1959

1.1%3

1940–1949

2.5%7

1939 or earlier

14.5%40

Heating Fuel

Electricity

77.2%190

Wood

11.8%29

Bottled/LP Gas

6.5%16

Utility Gas

3.3%8

Fuel Oil

0.8%2

No Fuel

0.4%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$98,750

Mean Household Incomei

$106,098

Per Capita Incomei

$36,431

Poverty Ratei

7.1%

Unemploymenti

10.4%

Labor Forcei

347

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.4%1

$10K–$15K

2.4%6

$15K–$20K

0.8%2

$25K–$30K

0.4%1

$35K–$40K

3.3%8

$40K–$45K

3.3%8

$45K–$50K

6.5%16

$50K–$60K

10.2%25

$60K–$75K

5.3%13

$75K–$100K

17.9%44

$100K–$125K

27.2%67

$125K–$150K

2.8%7

$150K–$200K

13.8%34

$200K+

5.7%14

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

233.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Germany

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

305

Avg. Commutei

41.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

295

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

117(21.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.2%Insured

6.8%Uninsured