Royston City, Georgia
As of the census of 2000, there were 2493 people in the city, organized into 1016 households, and 611 families living in the city. The population density was 728.4 people per square mile (281.24/kmē), it is the 222nd most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Georgia. There were 1135 housing units at an average density of 331.9 per square mile (128.15/kmē). The average household size was 2.27 people, and the average family size was 2.97 people. In the Royston City, 23.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.5% were 18 to 24, 22.7% were 25 to 44, 20.1% were 45 to 64, and 25.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 78.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 68.6 males. The median age is 40.5 years, The median age of males and females living in Royston City was 34.5 and 46.7 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 74.25% White, 23.23% Black or African American, 0.08% American Indian, 0.68% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.4% from two or more races and 0.36% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $22024, making its Georgia's 85th lowest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $31845, it is the 197th poorest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $14750, it is 320th wealthiest city by per capita income in Georgia. The median income of city was $18881, Males had a median income of $23750 versus $16250 for females.
In 2000, 505 pupils and students, of which 252 are male and 253 are female, 20.26% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 37 nursery or pri school, 18 kindergarten, 246 elementary school, 145 high school and 59 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2493 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2494 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2500 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2523 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2551 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2602 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2627 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2665 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2690 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2713 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2735 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 11 | 26 | 37 |
| Kindergarten | 18 | 18 | |
| Elementary school | 146 | 100 | 246 |
| High school | 52 | 93 | 145 |
| College or graduate school | 25 | 34 | 59 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royston city, Georgia | $22024 | $31845 | $14750 |
| Franklin County, Georgia | $32134 | $38463 | $15767 |
| Georgia, United States | $42433 | $49280 | $21154 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |