Total Population
1,298
Population
Growth Rate
0.42%
Median Age
32
Diversity Index
6.400
Royalton, a town befitting its name, began in the late 1870's, although the first settlers began to arrive in the area in the 1850's. The early immigrants were mostly farmers, loggers and traders of Scottish descent, from Canada. The Platte River, which runs through Royalton, was a thoroughfare for logs harvested in the eastern part of Morrison County. A sawmill, as well as a flour mill, took advantage of the Platte River location. Royalton also could attribute much of its growth to its location along the Northern Pacific Railroad.
Royalton became a thriving city of numerous businesses. Farm implement dealers, blacksmiths, a veterinary clinic, a harness maker, a hardware store and grain elevators were just a few of those catering to the growing agricultural community. Clothing and dry goods stores, jewelers, shoe stores and general stores provided every day goods. The community also had its own newspaper, The Banner. Royalton's business district, located along Highway 10, has made it a convenient stop for travelers. It is still a bustling vibrant community with opportunity for both agriculture and industry.
In 1990, when Newman's Manufacturing decided to locate in Royalton and was looking for a site, the City Council "stepped up to the plate" and donated the old ball field for the company's new location. Today the company has 60 employees in their new facility along Highway 10.
Royalton Industrial Park
Households
470
Total Housing Units
506
Owner Occupied
338
Renter Occupied
132
Vacant
36
Median Home Value
$146,458
Average Home Value
$187,317
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.30%
Per Capita Income
1.71%
Median Household
$54,948 $55,972
Average Household
$65,901 $71,453
Per Capita
$23,510 $25,584
Total Businesses
51
Total Employed
476
Workers 16+
669
2020 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
234
2020 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
5
Employed
43
2020 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
5
Employed
43
2020 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
8
Employed
40
2020 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
3
Employed
33
2020 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
5
Employed
28
Some
High School
55
Graduated
High School
213
Associates
Degree
114
Bachelor's
Degree
125
Graduate
Degree
44
Average Commute Time
22 min.
Resident Commuters
282
Non-Resident Commuters
384
Drive Alone
585
Carpooled
43
Public
0
Work At Home
18