Royalton

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

Population

Total Population

1,349

Population
Growth Rate

0.77%

Median Age

33

Diversity Index

18.200

Housing & Income

Households

508

Total Housing Units

533


Owner Occupied

381

Renter Occupied

127

Vacant

25

Median Home Value

$203,090


Average Home Value

$214,895

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.01%

Income Projection

Median Household

$60,786 $65,571


Average Household

$80,679 $88,258


Per Capita

$30,392 $33,564

Workforce

Total Businesses

61

Total Employed

646

Workers 16+

605

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

4

Employed

284

2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

62

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

62

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

10

Employed

61

2023 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

48

2023 Wholesale Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

4

Employed

44

Some
High School

37

Graduated
High School

280

Associates
Degree

108

Bachelor's
Degree

118

Graduate
Degree

33

Average Commute Time

24 min.



Resident Commuters

302

Non-Resident Commuters

300

Drive Alone

503

Carpooled

45

Public

0

Work At Home

45