Royal, Iowa

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Royal, Iowa
Location of Royal, Iowa
Location of Royal, Iowa
Coordinates: 43°3′50″N 95°17′5″W / 43.06389°N 95.28472°W / 43.06389; -95.28472Coordinates: 43°3′50″N 95°17′5″W / 43.06389°N 95.28472°W / 43.06389; -95.28472
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyClay
Area
 • Total0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2)
 • Land0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,411 ft (430 m)
Population
 • Total446
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
409
 • Density1,386.44/sq mi (535.23/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
51357
Area code(s)712
FIPS code19-69105
GNIS feature ID0460839

Royal is a city in Clay County, Iowa, United States. The population was 446 in the 2010 census, a decline from 479 in 2000.[4][5]

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.30 square miles (0.78 km2), all land.[6]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920362
193041013.3%
19404263.9%
195049516.2%
1960475−4.0%
1970469−1.3%
198052211.3%
1990466−10.7%
20004792.8%
2010446−6.9%
2019 (est.)409[3]−8.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 446 people, 191 households, and 122 families living in the city. The population density was 1,486.7 inhabitants per square mile (574.0/km2). There were 202 housing units at an average density of 673.3 per square mile (260.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White, 0.2% African American, 1.3% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

There were 191 households, of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.1% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 36.8 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 29.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 479 people, 194 households, and 131 families living in the city. The population density was 1,634.2 people per square mile (637.7/km2). There were 219 housing units at an average density of 747.2 per square mile (291.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.58% White, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population.

There were 194 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $41,146. Males had a median income of $29,107 versus $18,281 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,118. About 3.3% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education[edit]

Clay Central–Everly Community School District operates public schools serving the community.[9]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  3. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. ^ "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved 2011-06-21.[dead link]
  5. ^ "Data from the 2010 Census". State Data Center of Iowa. Retrieved 2011-06-19.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  9. ^ "Clay Central-Everly." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on July 21, 2018.

External links[edit]

  • City-Data Comprehensive statistical data and more about Royal