City · Minnesota
Royalton, Minnesota
Royalton, city, mostly in Morrison County (99.7% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Benton County, Minnesota. Royalton had 1,274 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,281 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,211 (±236). GEOID 2756176.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,274
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,281 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,211 ±236
Median household income
$55,156
±$16,595 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$215,300
±$16,778 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$600
±$40 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Royalton and what county is it in?
Royalton is a city mostly in Morrison County (99.7% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Benton County, Minnesota. It covers 2.0 square miles of land, 639 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morrison County | 1,277 | 99.7% |
| Benton County | 4 | 0.3% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Royalton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,274 people lived in Royalton on July 1, 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, while Minnesota grew 2.2%. The 2020 Census counted 1,281 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,211 (±236).
| Measure | Royalton | Morrison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,211 ±236 | 34,249 | no clear change |
| Households | 503 ±83 | 14,084 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.37 ±0.31 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 534 ±89 | 16,256 | no clear change |
Royalton's population since 2000
From 816 in 2000 to 1,274 in 2025: up 56.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Royalton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Royalton?
The median resident of Royalton is 33.0 years old; 29.4% are under 18 and 15.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.7%.
| Measure | Royalton | Morrison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.0 ±4.6 | 42.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.4% ±7.0 pts | 23.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.6% ±3.9 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Male | 52.1% ±4.2 pts | 50.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.7% ±3.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.9% ±5.5 pts | 94.3% | −9.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±3.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±2.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4% ±1.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.4% ±1.2 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.3% ±4.1 pts | 8.7% | – |
| With a disability | 10.8% ±3.3 pts | 14.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.1% ±1.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.2% ±6.9 pts | 92.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.3% ±5.3 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.5% ±2.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.2% ±5.2 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Royalton earn?
Half of Royalton's 503 households earn less than $55,156 a year (±$16,595), against $69,446 in Morrison County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $68,457 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Royalton | Morrison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,156 ±$16,595 | $69,446 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $71,141 ±$7,948 | $88,368 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,961 ±$4,924 | $37,269 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 26.7% ±12.4 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 38.2% ±25.7 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.7% ±6.8 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.2% ±3.7 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.5% ±5.5 pts | 86.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Royalton?
Owners occupy 66.6% of Royalton's occupied homes and renters 33.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $215,300 by its owner (±$16,778). The median renter pays $600 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Royalton | Morrison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $215,300 ±$16,778 | $248,500 | +$41,403 |
| Median gross rent | $600 ±$40 | $788 | −$249 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.0% ±17.0 pts | 28.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,571 ±$186 | $1,581 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.6% ±8.8 pts | 80.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.4% ±8.8 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Housing units | 534 ±89 | 16,256 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±12.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.4% ±8.2 pts | 82.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% ±1.6 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.1% ±3.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 20.2% ±6.0 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.1% ±7.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Royalton building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Royalton in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 1.6 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Royalton work and get to work?
82.1% of Royalton's workers drive alone and 10.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 11.1%.
| Measure | Royalton | Morrison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.4% ±5.7 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.1% ±7.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.1% ±4.6 pts | 79.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5% ±3.7 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±4.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.6% ±4.6 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.9 min ±5.8 | 28.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Royalton?
No census tract lies mostly in Royalton; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7803Morrison County | 6,346 | $90,845 |
| Tract 202.03Benton County | 3,065 | $110,909 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Royalton) · Census block assignment files
How does Royalton compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Royalton is the 9,374th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 326th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Royalton ranks 528th of 558 places in Minnesota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 326th | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 394th | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 282nd | 562 |
| Median household income | 528th | 558 |
| Per capita income | 527th | 562 |
| Median home value | 423rd | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 452nd | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 6th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 527th | 559 |
| Median age | 526th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 462nd | 561 |
| Work from home | 327th | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 98th | 562 |
Royalton's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Royalton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Royalton?
19 of the 57 figures for Royalton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Royalton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Royalton.