Total Population
1,326
Population
Growth Rate
0.92%
Median Age
32
Diversity Index
17.800
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
501
Total Housing Units
531
Owner Occupied
367
Renter Occupied
133
Vacant
30
Median Home Value
$180,063
Average Home Value
$219,589
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.98%
Median Household
$58,710 $63,377
Average Household
$72,934 $80,200
Per Capita
$27,365 $30,183
Total Businesses
64
Total Employed
620
Workers 16+
618
2022 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
4
Employed
284
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
10
Employed
61
2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
6
Employed
54
2022 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
6
Employed
54
2022 Wholesale Trade Businesses
Businesses
4
Employed
40
2022 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
7
Employed
36
Some
High School
36
Graduated
High School
242
Associates
Degree
101
Bachelor's
Degree
122
Graduate
Degree
46
Average Commute Time
23 min.
Resident Commuters
305
Non-Resident Commuters
309
Drive Alone
511
Carpooled
53
Public
0
Work At Home
26