Royal, Iowa

Royal: town in Iowa

About

Royal is a town located in the county of Clay in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 446 and a population density of 584 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 400 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Royal

Population 400 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Iowa (United States)
County Clay County
Postal code 51357
Area 0.76 km2
Latitude & Longitude 43.0655,-95.2839
Altitude 1,411 feet / 430 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 18:14:37 (22nd April 2026)
Density 523 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -11.5% (2010-2020)
Weather 84℉ Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Royal is located at 43°3'56"N 95°17'2"W (43.0655300, -95.2838900).

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Weather

84°F
Sunny
10 to 25 mph SSE Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 84. South southeast wind 10 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Royal decreased by 11.5% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 446 - census
2011 446 0% estimation process
2012 440 -1.36% estimation process
2013 433 -1.62% estimation process
2014 432 -0.23% estimation process
2015 430 -0.47% estimation process
2016 422 -1.9% estimation process
2017 414 -1.93% estimation process
2018 411 -0.73% estimation process
2019 409 -0.49% estimation process
2020 400 -2.25% estimation process
Royal zip code is 51357. County name: Clay, County fips: 19041

People born in Royal (1)

American academic Bonnie L. Jensen was born in Royal

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Royal, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
381486 Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake Spirit Lake (IA) 51360
153339 Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Storm Lake Storm Lake (IA) 50588
153001 Buena Vista University Storm Lake (IA) 50588

Closest post offices linked to Royal.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Royal Post Office Royal (IA) 51357

Other places with the same name (2)

  • Royal, Illinois village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States with a population of 273 people.
  • Royal, Nebraska village in Antelope County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 56 people.

Other cities in Clay County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clay County , IA.

City Name Population Title
Spencer 10,989 City in the state of Iowa (United States)
Everly 541 City in Iowa, USA
Peterson 304 Human settlement in Clay County, Iowa, United States of America
Fostoria 219 City in Iowa
Dickens 168 Park in Clay County, Iowa, United States of America
Webb 126 City in Clay County, Iowa, United States
Greenville 67 City in Clay County, Iowa, United States
Rossie 67 City in Clay County, Iowa, United States
Gillett Grove 47 Human settlement in Clay County, Iowa, United States of America