Royston is a city located in Franklin County, Georgia. Royston has a 2025 population of 2,686. Royston is currently growing at a rate of 0.3% annually and its population has increased by 1.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,646 in 2020.
The average household income in Royston is $57,298 with a poverty rate of 26.26%.The median age in Royston is 40 years: 31.8 years for males, and 49.6 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Royston includes 60.94% White, 30.11% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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White | 1,423 | 60.94% |
Black or African American | 703 | 30.11% |
Two or more races | 160 | 6.85% |
Asian | 49 | 2.1% |
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Separated
Never Married
Royston's average per capita income is $40,690. Household income levels show a median of $31,136. The poverty rate stands at 26.26%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $100,583 | - |
Families | $86,555 | $88,027 |
Households | $31,136 | $57,298 |
Non Families | $19,452 | $33,287 |
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