Royse City, Texas facts for kids
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Royse City, Texas
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Main Street in Royse City
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| Motto(s):
"A Friendly Touch of Texas"
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Location of Royse City in Rockwall County, Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Counties | Rockwall, Collin, Hunt |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.42 sq mi (47.71 km2) |
| • Land | 18.30 sq mi (47.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,508 |
| • Density | 803.61/sq mi (310.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75189
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| Area code(s) | 214, 469, 945, 972 |
| FIPS code | 48-63668 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411012 |
Royse City is a city located in Rockwall County, Texas, in the United States. Some parts of the city also reach into Collin and Hunt counties. Royse City has been growing quite a bit! In 2000, about 2,957 people lived there. By 2010, the population had grown to 9,349, and in 2020, it reached 13,508 people.
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History of Royse City
How Royse City Got Its Name
Royse City is named after a man named Garrett Burgess Griffin Royse. People often called him Byrd Royse. He was born in Adair County, Kentucky, in 1838. Around 1850, his future grandmother-in-law, Mrs. Nancy McCasland, bought land that would later become Royse City.
The Railroad and Town Founding
Byrd Royse played a big part in bringing the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway line through Rockwall County. This railroad connected Greenville to Dallas. Royse City was officially settled in 1885 when the railway arrived. Byrd Royse planned the town and sold the first pieces of land.
Growth and Development
For many years, Royse City stayed a small, quiet town. This was partly because it was close to bigger cities like Garland (21 miles away) and Dallas (33 miles away).
In the mid-1960s, Interstate 30 was built just south of the city. This highway helped the city grow southwards.
Around 2000, Royse City started to feel the effects of fast growth in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Its location along Interstate 30, between Rockwall and Greenville, helped this growth.
Since then, Royse City has grown quickly, with many new neighborhoods being built. By 2010, the population had jumped to 9,349 people. This was a huge increase of over 200%!
Geography of Royse City
Royse City is in the northeast part of Rockwall County. It also stretches north into Collin County and east into Hunt County. The city covers a total area of about 39.2 square kilometers (15.1 square miles). Most of this area, about 38.9 square kilometers (15.0 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.3 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), is covered by water.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 299 | — | |
| 1900 | 503 | 68.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,210 | 140.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,289 | 6.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,128 | −12.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,190 | 5.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,266 | 6.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,274 | 0.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,535 | 20.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,566 | 2.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,206 | 40.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,957 | 34.0% | |
| 2010 | 9,349 | 216.2% | |
| 2020 | 13,508 | 44.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 24,138 | 158.2% | |
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| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 8,330 | 61.67% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1,122 | 8.31% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 63 | 0.47% |
| Asian (NH) | 222 | 1.64% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 12 | 0.09% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 35 | 0.26% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 602 | 4.46% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,122 | 23.11% |
| Total | 13,508 |
In 2020, there were 13,508 people living in Royse City. These people lived in 4,608 households, and 3,711 of these were families.
The city's population is made up of people from many different backgrounds. In 2020, about 61.67% of the people were non-Hispanic white. About 8.31% were Black or African American, and 1.64% were Asian. People who identify as Hispanic or Latino made up about 23.11% of the population.
Economy and Businesses
Royse City is often called a "bedroom community." This means many people who live there travel to nearby cities like Dallas and Greenville for work. Most of the new buildings in Royse City are homes.
The local economy has many businesses that provide services, like restaurants, stores, schools, and doctors' offices. In 2019, a large travel center called Buc-ee's opened a store in Royse City, which is very popular.
In 2007, Royse City was named an official Texas Main Street City. This program helps improve the downtown area. Its goals are to help businesses grow and to protect the historic buildings in the city center. A new overpass was finished in 2015 at Interstate 30 and Erby Campbell Blvd, making travel easier.
Education in Royse City
Students in Royse City attend schools that are part of the Royse City Independent School District.
City Infrastructure
Roads and Transportation
- Interstate 30 is the main highway that goes through Royse City.
- Texas State Highway 66 also runs through the city.
Notable People from Royse City
- Taylor Hearn, a baseball player
- Gus Ketchum, another baseball player
- Olivia Mojica, a semi-finalist from the TV show American Idol
- Glen Payne, a southern gospel singer, who was part of the Cathedral Quartet
See also
In Spanish: Royse City (Texas) para niños
