Royal City, WA Demographics

A map of Royal City's Population by Race

Royal City, Washington has an estimated population of 1,683, a decrease from the 1,776 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.7% Hispanic, 18.8% White, 0.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Royal City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Royal City has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Royal City, that probability was 21.4% in 2020 and 31.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Royal City is ranked the 335th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Royal City was ranked the 332nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Royal City's White Population

316 residents of Royal City, or 18.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Royal City is significantly lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Royal City ranks 622nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Royal City's White population has grown by an estimated 55.7%. White residents' share of Royal City's population has increased from 11.4% to 18.8%.

Royal City is more White than neighboring George (6.9% White), Schwana (0% White), Beverly (0% White), and Mattawa (0.1% White). Royal City is less White than neighboring Marine View (96.8% White).

Royal City's Black Population

9 residents of Royal City, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Royal City is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Royal City ranks 510th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Royal City's Black population has grown by an estimated 350.0%. Black residents' share of Royal City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Royal City is more Black than neighboring Marine View (0% Black), George (0% Black), Schwana (0% Black), Beverly (0% Black), and Mattawa (0% Black).

Royal City's Asian Population

0 residents of Royal City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Royal City is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Royal City ranks 563rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Royal City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Royal City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Royal City is less Asian than neighboring Mattawa (0.1% Asian).

Royal City's Hispanic Population

1,358 residents of Royal City, or 80.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Royal City is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Royal City ranks 6th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Royal City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Royal City's population has decreased from 87.9% to 80.7%.

Royal City is more Hispanic than neighboring Marine View (2.8% Hispanic). Royal City is less Hispanic than neighboring George (90.7% Hispanic), Schwana (100% Hispanic), Beverly (100% Hispanic), and Mattawa (99.8% Hispanic).

Royal City's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Royal City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Royal City is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Royal City ranks 610th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Royal City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Royal City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Royal City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Marine View (0.4% Native American/Other), and George (2.1% Native American/Other).

Royal City's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Royal City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Royal City is lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Royal City ranks 635th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Royal City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Royal City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Royal City is less Multiracial than neighboring George (0.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.