Royal, Iowa facts for kids
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Royal, Iowa
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Location of Royal, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 379 |
| • Density | 1,284.75/sq mi (495.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51357
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-69105 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460839 |
Royal is a small city located in Clay County, Iowa, in the United States. It is a friendly community where people live and work.
In 2020, the city had a population of 379 people. This number was a bit smaller than the 479 people who lived there in 2000.
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Geography of Royal, Iowa
Royal is a city that covers a total area of about 0.30 square miles (0.76 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits. It's a compact place, easy to get around.
Population and People in Royal
The number of people living in Royal has changed over many years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 362 | — | |
| 1930 | 410 | 13.3% | |
| 1940 | 426 | 3.9% | |
| 1950 | 495 | 16.2% | |
| 1960 | 475 | −4.0% | |
| 1970 | 469 | −1.3% | |
| 1980 | 522 | 11.3% | |
| 1990 | 466 | −10.7% | |
| 2000 | 479 | 2.8% | |
| 2010 | 446 | −6.9% | |
| 2020 | 379 | −15.0% | |
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Royal's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 379 people living in Royal. These people lived in 168 different homes. About 99 of these homes were families.
The city had about 1,284 people per square mile. Most people in Royal were White (95.5%). A small number were Black or African American (0.3%), Native American (0.8%), or from two or more races (2.6%). About 2.9% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2020, about 20.8% of homes had children under 18. Many homes (50.6%) were married couples. The average age of people in Royal was 40.9 years old. About 22.4% of residents were under 20. Also, 21.1% were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Royal's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Royal had 446 people. They lived in 191 homes, with 122 of these being families. The population density was about 1,486 people per square mile.
Most people were White (95.5%). Some were African American (0.2%), from other races (1.3%), or from two or more races (2.9%). Hispanic or Latino people made up 2.7% of the population.
About 30.9% of homes had children under 18. The average age was 36.8 years. About 24.9% of residents were under 18. Also, 14.1% were 65 or older. The number of males and females was exactly equal.
Education in Royal
Students in Royal attend public schools operated by the Clay Central–Everly Community School District. This school district provides education for children and teens in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Royal (Iowa) para niños
