South Royalton, VT Demographics

A map of South Royalton's Population by Race

South Royalton, Vermont has an estimated population of 458, a large decrease from the 654 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.4% White, 9.4% Black, 5.9% Multiracial, 3.3% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Royalton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Royalton has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Vermont overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Royalton, that probability was 16.8% in 2020 and 32.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Royalton is ranked the 81st most populous place in Vermont, out of 180 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). South Royalton was ranked the 71st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Royalton's White Population

373 residents of South Royalton, or 81.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Royalton is lower than in Vermont overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. South Royalton ranks 93rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Royalton's White population has declined by an estimated 37.4%. White residents' share of South Royalton's population has decreased from 91.1% to 81.4%.

South Royalton is less White than neighboring Bethel (91.2% White), Woodstock (93.4% White), Chelsea (90.9% White), Randolph (88.7% White), and Quechee (100% White).

South Royalton's Black Population

43 residents of South Royalton, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Royalton is higher than in Vermont overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. South Royalton ranks 17th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Royalton's Black population has grown by an estimated 207.1%. Black residents' share of South Royalton's population has increased from 2.1% to 9.4%.

South Royalton is more Black than neighboring Bethel (0% Black), Woodstock (0.9% Black), Chelsea (1.9% Black), Randolph (0% Black), and Quechee (0% Black).

South Royalton's Asian Population

15 residents of South Royalton, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Royalton is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.8% of the population is Asian. South Royalton ranks 46th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Royalton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 87.5%. Asian residents' share of South Royalton's population has increased from 1.2% to 3.3%.

South Royalton is more Asian than neighboring Bethel (2.9% Asian), Woodstock (0% Asian), Chelsea (0% Asian), Randolph (0.4% Asian), and Quechee (0% Asian).

South Royalton's Hispanic Population

0 residents of South Royalton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Royalton is slightly lower than in Vermont overall, where 2.6% of the population is Hispanic. South Royalton ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Royalton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of South Royalton's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.0%.

South Royalton is less Hispanic than neighboring Bethel (4.2% Hispanic), Woodstock (3.7% Hispanic), Chelsea (1.2% Hispanic), and Randolph (4% Hispanic).

South Royalton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South Royalton, 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 South Royalton is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. South Royalton ranks 121st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

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

South Royalton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Randolph (0.3% Native American/Other).

South Royalton's Multiracial Population

27 residents of South Royalton, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Royalton is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. South Royalton ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Royalton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 42.1%. Multiracial residents' share of South Royalton's population has increased from 2.9% to 5.9%.

South Royalton is more Multiracial than neighboring Bethel (1.7% Multiracial), Woodstock (2% Multiracial), and Quechee (0% Multiracial). South Royalton is less Multiracial than neighboring Chelsea (6% Multiracial), and Randolph (6.5% 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.