Royston, GA Demographics

A map of Royston's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,333	1,793	59.0%	67.7%
Black	673	637	29.8%	24.0%
Multiracial	125	97	5.5%	3.7%
Asian	95	26	4.2%	1.0%
Hispanic	32	89	1.4%	3.4%
Native American/Other	0	7	0.0%	0.3%

Royston, Georgia has an estimated population of 2,258, a large decrease from the 2,649 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.0% White, 29.8% Black, 5.5% Multiracial, 4.2% Asian, 1.4% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Royston, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Royston has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Royston, that probability was 48.1% in 2020 and 55.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Royston is ranked the 278th most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 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). Royston was ranked the 253rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Royston's White Population

1,333 residents of Royston, or 59.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Royston is higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Royston ranks 265th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Royston's White population has declined by an estimated 25.7%. White residents' share of Royston's population has decreased from 67.7% to 59.0%.

Royston is less White than neighboring Franklin Springs (62.7% White), Canon (90.3% White), Bowersville (60.9% White), Eagle Grove (100% White), and Bowman (84% White).

Royston's Black Population

673 residents of Royston, or 29.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Royston is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Royston ranks 331st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Royston's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. Black residents' share of Royston's population has increased from 24.0% to 29.8%.

Royston is more Black than neighboring Franklin Springs (17.9% Black), Canon (3.9% Black), Bowersville (15.5% Black), Eagle Grove (0% Black), and Bowman (11.7% Black).

Royston's Asian Population

95 residents of Royston, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Royston is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Royston ranks 256th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Royston's Asian population has grown by an estimated 265.4%. Asian residents' share of Royston's population has increased from 1.0% to 4.2%.

Royston is more Asian than neighboring Franklin Springs (2.9% Asian), Canon (0% Asian), Bowersville (0% Asian), Eagle Grove (0% Asian), and Bowman (0% Asian).

Royston's Hispanic Population

32 residents of Royston, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Royston is lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Royston ranks 425th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Royston's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 64.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Royston's population has decreased from 3.4% to 1.4%.

Royston is more Hispanic than neighboring Eagle Grove (0% Hispanic), and Bowman (0% Hispanic). Royston is less Hispanic than neighboring Franklin Springs (7.9% Hispanic), Canon (3.2% Hispanic), and Bowersville (23.6% Hispanic).

Royston's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Royston, 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 Royston is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Royston ranks 488th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

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

Royston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Franklin Springs (1% Native American/Other), and Canon (0.8% Native American/Other).

Royston's Multiracial Population

125 residents of Royston, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Royston is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Royston ranks 264th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Royston's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 28.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Royston's population has increased from 3.7% to 5.5%.

Royston is more Multiracial than neighboring Canon (1.8% Multiracial), Bowersville (0% Multiracial), Eagle Grove (0% Multiracial), and Bowman (4.4% Multiracial). Royston is less Multiracial than neighboring Franklin Springs (7.6% 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.