Royston, GA Demographics

The total population of Royston is estimated to be 2,305 with 1,039 males (45.08%) and 1,266 females (54.92%). There are 227 more females than males in Royston.
The median household income in Royston was $30,353 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 1,299(4.47%) from $29,054 in 2020. This income is 40.68% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Royston sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $67,017. Overall, the median household income for the city of Royston stands at $30,353.
In Royston, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $26,782 for males and $22,948 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $47,440 for males and $36,358 for females.
In Royston, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, White households report a median household income of $32,365, while Black or African American households have a median household income of $15,913.
In 2022, the population of Royston was 2,645, a 0.19% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Royston's population was 2,650, an increase of 0.19% compared to a population of 2,645 in 2020.
The median age in Royston, GA is 33.8, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 25.84% were under the age of 15, 18.62% aged 15 to 29, 35.93% aged 30 to 64, 16.86% aged 65 to 84, and 2.75% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Royston population: 74.54% are White, 19.30% are Black or African American, 1.11% are Asian and 5.05% are multiracial.