Royalton is located in Magoffin County Kentucky. Royalton has a 2024 population of 1,944. Royalton is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.
The average household income in Royalton is $47,586 with a poverty rate of 33.49%. The median age in Royalton is 39.1 years: 39.1 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Royalton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,856 | 95.47% |
| Two or more races | 88 | 4.53% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 778 | 2.5 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Married | 374 | 3.46 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Non Family | 287 | 1.02 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Female | 60 | 3.27 | 21.7 | 78.3 |
| Male | 57 | 2.79 | 22.8 | 77.2 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
69.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 149 | 11.27% |
| Associates Degree | 100 | 7.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 58 | 4.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 60 | 4.54% |
| High School Graduate | 639 | 48.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 146 | 11.04% |
| Some College | 170 | 12.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,282 | 994 | 85 |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 33 | 33 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 82.5%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 82.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,023 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,864 | $40,231 | $20,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $6,172 | $6,172 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,773 | $41,343 | $18,750 |
| Some College | $21,250 | $128,056 | $0 |
$29,773
Average Earnings
$41,343
Average Male
$18,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Royalton residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,843 | 651 | 35.32% |
33.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.08%
Male Poverty Rate
36.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Royalton is White, with 35.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Royalton is White, with 35.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 54.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.98% |
| Some College | 30.74% |
| High School | 28.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 52.11% |
| Female Unemployed | 35% |
| Female Employed | 22.17% |
| Male Employed | 15.18% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $37,292 | $59,171 |
| Households | $30,357 | $47,586 |
| Married Families | $37,283 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,177 | $27,480 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
55.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
76
Number of Veterans
76
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 42 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 75+ | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76 | 5.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
36.9%
Labor Force Participation
30.6%
Employment Rate
17%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.68%
Born in Royalton
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Royalton residents were born in the United States, with 79.68% having been born in Kentucky. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,944 | 0 | 0% |