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 |
| Altitude : | 1,411 feet / 430 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:07:57 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 523 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.5% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Royal is located at 43°3'56"N 95°17'2"W (43.0655300, -95.2838900).
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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 |
People born in Royal (1)
American academic Bonnie L. Jensen was born in Royal
Schools in Royal
College & universities near Royal, IA
| 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 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- 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 |
