Royal City city, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Royal City city is a small community located in Washington. The total population is 1,615. It ranks as the 344th most populous out of 631 cities and towns in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Royal City city is 24.9 years. This is 35% lower than the state median of 38.2 years. With 34.4% of the population under 18, Royal City city has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Royal City city is $49,417. This is 48% lower than the state median of $94,952. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. The poverty rate stands at 28.2%. This is 185% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 12.8%. This is 158% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $180,300. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $519,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 58.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 63.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Royal City city is Hispanic or Latino, making up 83.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 15.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (15.7%) is well below the state average of 64.3%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (83.7% vs 14.1%).

Education

15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 45.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Royal City city, Washington is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 631 Census-designated places in Washington. For official data, visit data.census.gov.