Royalton, PA Demographics

A map of Royalton's Population by Race

Royalton, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 941, a large decrease from the 1,138 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.7% White, 10.1% Multiracial, 9.5% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, 0.9% Black, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Royalton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Royalton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Royalton, that probability was 35.4% in 2020 and 37.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Royalton is ranked the 1022nd most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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). Royalton was ranked the 924th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Royalton's White Population

731 residents of Royalton, or 77.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Royalton is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Royalton ranks 1565th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Royalton's White population has declined by an estimated 19.3%. White residents' share of Royalton's population has decreased from 79.6% to 77.7%.

Royalton is more White than neighboring Middletown (72.1% White), and Highspire (70.7% White). Royalton is less White than neighboring Goldsboro (82.6% White), Falmouth (100% White), and Valley Green (94.3% White).

Royalton's Black Population

8 residents of Royalton, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Royalton is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Royalton ranks 199th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Royalton's Black population has declined by an estimated 90.4%. Black residents' share of Royalton's population has decreased from 7.3% to 0.9%.

Royalton is more Black than neighboring Falmouth (0% Black), and Valley Green (0% Black). Royalton is less Black than neighboring Middletown (6% Black), Goldsboro (1.9% Black), and Highspire (16.3% Black).

Royalton's Asian Population

2 residents of Royalton, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Royalton is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Royalton ranks 774th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Royalton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Asian residents' share of Royalton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Royalton is more Asian than neighboring Goldsboro (0% Asian), Falmouth (0% Asian), and Valley Green (0% Asian). Royalton is less Asian than neighboring Middletown (3.5% Asian), and Highspire (1% Asian).

Royalton's Hispanic Population

89 residents of Royalton, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Royalton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Royalton ranks 595th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Royalton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 102.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Royalton's population has increased from 3.9% to 9.5%.

Royalton is more Hispanic than neighboring Goldsboro (4.3% Hispanic), Falmouth (0% Hispanic), Highspire (7.3% Hispanic), and Valley Green (3.8% Hispanic). Royalton is less Hispanic than neighboring Middletown (9.8% Hispanic).

Royalton's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Royalton, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Royalton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Royalton ranks 44th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Royalton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Royalton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Royalton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Goldsboro (0% Native American/Other), Falmouth (0% Native American/Other), Highspire (0% Native American/Other), and Valley Green (1.2% Native American/Other). Royalton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Middletown (1.8% Native American/Other).

Royalton's Multiracial Population

95 residents of Royalton, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Royalton is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Royalton ranks 86th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Royalton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Royalton's population has increased from 6.9% to 10.1%.

Royalton is more Multiracial than neighboring Middletown (6.7% Multiracial), Falmouth (0% Multiracial), Highspire (4.8% Multiracial), and Valley Green (0.8% Multiracial). Royalton is less Multiracial than neighboring Goldsboro (11.2% 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.