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

1,332

Population
Growth Rate

0.59%

Median Age

38

Diversity Index

17.100

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing & Income

Households

504

Total Housing Units

532


Owner Occupied

367

Renter Occupied

137

Vacant

28

Median Home Value

$221,646


Average Home Value

$258,311

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.91%

Income Projection

Median Household

$63,273 $73,341


Average Household

$80,119 $91,642


Per Capita

$30,324 $35,009

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Workforce

Total Businesses

61

Total Employed

638

Workers 16+

572

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

4

Employed

284

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

10

Employed

61

2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

5

Employed

58

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

5

Employed

58

2024 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

48

2024 Wholesale Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

4

Employed

44

Some
High School

43

Graduated
High School

311

Associates
Degree

123

Bachelor's
Degree

92

Graduate
Degree

41

Average Commute Time

24 min.



Resident Commuters

296

Non-Resident Commuters

271

Drive Alone

487

Carpooled

52

Public

0

Work At Home

25

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26