State
County
Land Area (mi²)
0.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,693.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.24%
Growth Since 2010
3.15%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Roy is a city located in Pierce County Washington. With a 2020 population of 818, it is the 213th largest city in Washington and the 11180th largest city in the United States . Roy is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually but its population has increased by 3.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 793 in 2010. Roy reached it's highest population of 824 in 2018. Spanning over 0 miles, Roy has a population density of 1,693 people per square mile.
The average household income in Roy is $63,050 with a poverty rate of 7.70%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $998 per month, and the median house value is $233,100. The median age in Roy is 40.6 years, 32.8 years for males, and 47.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Roy was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 675 | 86.65% |
| Two or More Races | 44 | 5.65% |
| Some Other Race | 25 | 3.21% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 18 | 2.31% |
| Asian | 17 | 2.18% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 321 | 2.43 | 57.6 |
| Married | 175 | 3.13 | 61.1 |
| Non Family | 98 | 1.05 | 63.3 |
| Female | 45 | 2.6 | 35.6 |
| Male | 3 | 3.67 | 0 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 1.57% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 45 | 7.85% |
| High School Graduate | 162 | 28.27% |
| Some College | 175 | 30.54% |
| Associates Degree | 113 | 19.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 49 | 8.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 20 | 3.49% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 495 | 441 | 58 |
| Hispanic | 30 | 30 | |
| Other Race | 25 | 25 | |
| Native American | 18 | 18 | |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 3 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.33%.
96.87% of Roy residents speak only English, while 3.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.99% of the population.
7.70%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.34%
Male Poverty Rate
10.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Roy is White, with 8.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Roy is Multiple, with 6.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.81%.
56.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.2%
Male Marriage Rate
50.1%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | 9.52% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 46.67% |
| Asian | 3 | 30.00% |
5.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.8%
Labor Force Participation
46%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
98.07%
Native Born
1.93%
Foreign Born
0.26%
Non Citizen
1.67%
Naturalized
98.07% of Roy residents were born in the United States, with 57.51% having been born in Washington. 0.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 818 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 820 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2019 | 822 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2018 | 824 | 4 | 0.49% |
| 2017 | 820 | 7 | 0.86% |
| 2016 | 813 | 18 | 2.26% |
| 2015 | 795 | 3 | 0.38% |
| 2014 | 792 | 5 | 0.64% |
| 2013 | 787 | 0.00% | |
| 2012 | 787 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2011 | 786 | 7 | 0.90% |
| 2010 | 779 | 0.00% |