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Royston

County:
Franklin County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.28
State:
Georgia

Royston is a city located in Franklin County, Georgia. Royston has a 2026 population of 2,673. Royston is currently growing at a rate of 0.15% annually and its population has increased by 0.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,649 in 2020.

The median household income in Royston is $34,435 with a poverty rate of 22.19%. The median age in Royston is 39.1 years: 32.5 years for males, and 48.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 83.3 males.

2.7K
Total Population
815
Density (mi²)
4 0.15%
Growth

Royston Population

Royston Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,67340.15%
20252,66940.15%
20242,665-7-0.26%
20232,672250.94%
20222,647-7-0.26%
20212,65450.19%
20202,649-1-0.04%
20192,56870.27%
20182,561-9-0.35%
20172,570361.42%
20162,534-14-0.55%
20152,548-1-0.04%
20142,549-7-0.27%
20132,556110.43%
20122,545-15-0.59%
20112,560-22-0.85%
20102,571-2-0.08%

Median Age

Overall: 39.1 years
Female: 48.6 years
Male: 32.5 years

Royston Adults

There are 1,635 adults, (496 of whom are seniors) in Royston.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,232 (54.6%)
Male: 1,026 (45.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Royston includes 59.3% White, 29.81% Black or African American, 4.21% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,33959.3%
Black or African American67329.81%
Two or more races1496.6%
Asian954.21%
Other race20.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races241.06%
White60.27%
Other race20.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,33359.03%
Black or African American67329.81%
Two or more races1255.54%
Asian954.21%

Royston Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Royston 's average per capita income is $41,675. Household income levels show a median of $34,435. The poverty rate stands at 22.19%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$102,500-
Families$76,250$86,061
Households$34,435$62,727
Non Families$25,938$40,526

$41,675

Average Income

$34,435

Median Household Income

22.19%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)