Total Population
1,332
Population
Growth Rate
0.59%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
17.100
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
Total Population
1,332
Population
Growth Rate
0.59%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
17.100
Households
504
Owner Occupied
367
Renter Occupied
137
Vacant
28
Median Household
$63,273 $73,341
Average Household
$80,119 $91,642
Per Capita
$30,324 $35,009
Total Businesses
61
Total Employed
638
Workers 16+
572
2024 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
4
Employed
284
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
10
Employed
61
2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
5
Employed
58
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
5
Employed
58
2024 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
7
Employed
48
2024 Wholesale Trade Businesses
Businesses
4
Employed
44
Average Commute Time
24 min.
Resident Commuters
296
Non-Resident Commuters
271
Drive Alone
487
Carpooled
52
Public
0
Work At Home
25