Royse City, Texas
Royse City: City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States
About
Royse City is a city located in the county of Rockwall in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,349 and a population density of 223 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 14,702 inhabitants.
The city was created 139 years ago in 1884.
Quick Facts about Royse City
| Population : | 14,702 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Rockwall County |
| Postal code : | 75189 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 972 |
| Area : | 41.98 km2 |
| Altitude : | 554 feet / 169 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1885 (139 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:29:36 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 350 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 36.41% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Royse City is located at 32°58'30"N 96°19'57"W (32.9751200, -96.3324800).
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Demographics
The population of Royse City increased by 36.41% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,349 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,024 | 6.73% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,295 | 2.63% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,597 | 2.85% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,076 | 4.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,763 | 5.84% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,449 | 5.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,984 | 4.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,373 | 2.91% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,702 | 9.04% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,794 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,953 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,763 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,951 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.0% |
| White only, percent : | 87.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 7.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 84.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 352 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 47.6% |
Royse City zip code is 75189.
County name: Rockwall, County
fips: 48397
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 47.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $72,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $980 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $448 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $720 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,418 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.40 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,880 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,847 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 17,374 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $2,932 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $42,754 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,134 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 340 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 269 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 51 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 327 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 311 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 5,423.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.10 |
People born in Royse City (3)
People born in Royse City, including singer Glen Payne, baseball player Gus Ketchum, Baseball Player Taylor Hearn, .
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Schools in Royse City
College & universities near Royse City, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 483559 | Bella Cosmetology College | Greenville (TX) | 75402 |
| 228486 | Southwestern Christian College | Terrell (TX) | 75160-4812 |
| 431284 | International Beauty College | Garland (TX) | 75040-3294 |
| 222628 | Amberton University | Garland (TX) | 75041-5595 |
| 455327 | Hands on Therapy | Mesquite (TX) | 75149 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Royse City, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSQ | Mesquite, TX | 1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n | BUS |
| DAG | Dallas, TX | 205 South Lamar Street | BUS |
| DAL | Union Station | 400 South Houston St. | RAIL |
| MIN | Mineola | 115 East Front St. | RAIL |
| FTW | Fort Worth Central Station | 1001 Jones Street | RAIL |
Other cities in Rockwall County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rockwall County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwall | 47,415 | A city in Rockwall County, Texas. |
| Fate | 17,434 | City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States |
| Heath | 9,718 | City in Texas, USA |
| McLendon-Chisholm | 3,815 | City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States |
| Mobile City | 210 | City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Royse City distances to largest Texas cities
