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Roy, Washington
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McNaught Rd S, Roy, WA.
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Location of Roy, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce |
| Incorporated | January 16, 1908 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 816 |
| • Density | 1,701.86/sq mi (656.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98580
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| Area code | 253 |
| FIPS code | 53-60160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512625 |
Roy is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 816 at the 2020 census.
History
Roy was officially incorporated on January 16, 1908. It is a rural city outside Tacoma and primarily features ranch-style homes and farms. Roy was one of the early communities in the area, a prosperous boom-town and a major stop on the railroad line. But 3 major blows reduced this once-thriving town to its current form. A major fire in 1929 wiped out most of the downtown businesses just before the Depression started. The railroad eventually discontinued using Roy as a main stop. The Army annexed most of the surrounding land to the north and west, limiting expansion and the local tax base, and erasing the nearby community of Loveland.
Major features and/or attractions in Roy and the vicinity include the Roy Pioneer Rodeo, attracting participants and spectators from several states and Canada.
Geography
Roy is located at 47°0′12″N 122°32′39″W / 47.00333°N 122.54417°W (47.003382, -122.544171).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.49 square miles (1.27 km2), all of it land.
Although the intersection of SR 7 and SR 507 is known as the Roy "Y", the intersection is in Spanaway, about seven miles northeast of Roy.
Notable people
- Morgan Hicks, 2004 Olympian in women's three position rifle
- Robin Hobb, fantasy author
- Victor L. Kandle, World War II Medal of Honor recipient
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 315 | — | |
| 1920 | 287 | −8.9% | |
| 1930 | 284 | −1.0% | |
| 1940 | 261 | −8.1% | |
| 1950 | 263 | 0.8% | |
| 1960 | 264 | 0.4% | |
| 1970 | 381 | 44.3% | |
| 1980 | 417 | 9.4% | |
| 1990 | 258 | −38.1% | |
| 2000 | 260 | 0.8% | |
| 2010 | 793 | 205.0% | |
| 2020 | 816 | 2.9% | |
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2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 793 people, 303 households, and 215 families living in the city. The population density was 1,618.4 inhabitants per square mile (624.9/km2). There were 326 housing units at an average density of 665.3 per square mile (256.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 82.0% White, 3.2% African American, 2.4% Native American, 3.7% Asian, 0.9% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from other races, and 7.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.8% of the population.
There were 303 households, of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.0% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.07.
The median age in the city was 35.9 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 8.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.
See also
In Spanish: Roy (Washington) para niños
