Roy, Washington facts for kids
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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 small city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. In 2020, about 816 people lived there.
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History of Roy
Roy became an official city on January 16, 1908. It is a rural area located outside of Tacoma. Most homes in Roy are ranch-style, and there are many farms.
Roy was once a busy and important town. It was a major stop on the railroad line. However, three big events caused the town to shrink.
- In 1929, a large fire destroyed many businesses downtown. This happened just before the Great Depression, which made things even harder.
- Over time, the railroad stopped using Roy as a main stop. This meant fewer people and goods came through the town.
- The Army took over much of the land around Roy. This limited how much the city could grow. It also removed the nearby community of Loveland.
Today, a popular event in Roy is the Roy Pioneer Rodeo. People and spectators from different states and even Canada come to enjoy it.
Geography and Location
Roy is located at 47°0′12″N 122°32′39″W / 47.00333°N 122.54417°W. This means it is at 47.003382 degrees north latitude and -122.544171 degrees west longitude.
The United States Census Bureau says that Roy covers about 0.49 square miles (1.25 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
You might hear about the Roy "Y," which is where SR 7 and SR 507 meet. However, this intersection is actually in Spanaway, which is about seven miles northeast of Roy.
Notable People from Roy
Roy has been home to some interesting people:
- Morgan Hicks: An Olympian who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics in women's three-position rifle shooting.
- Robin Hobb: A well-known fantasy author.
- Victor L. Kandle: A hero from World War II who received the Medal of Honor.
Population Changes in Roy
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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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Roy's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 793 people living in Roy. These people lived in 303 households. About 215 of these were families.
The city had about 1618 people per square mile. There were 326 housing units in total.
Most people in Roy were White (82.0%). Other groups included African American (3.2%), Native American (2.4%), and Asian (3.7%). About 3.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 38.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.62 people. The average family had 3.07 people.
The average age in Roy was 35.9 years. About 26% of residents were under 18. About 8.6% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.9%) and females (50.1%).
See also
In Spanish: Roy (Washington) para niños
