Roy, Washington

Roy, Washington
City
McNaught Rd S, Roy, WA.
Location of Roy, Washington
Coordinates: 47°0′12″N122°32′39″W / 47.00333°N 122.54417°W / 47.00333; -122.54417
Country	United States
State	Washington
County	Pierce
Incorporated	January 16, 1908
Government
• Mayor	Kimber Ivy
Area [1]
• Total	0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2)
• Land	0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	322 ft (98 m)
Population  (2020) [2]
• Total	816
• Density	1,701.86/sq mi (656.88/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code	98580
Area code	253
FIPS code	53-60160
GNIS feature ID	1512625 [3]
Website	cityofroywa.us

Roy is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 816 at the 2020 census. ^[2]

History

Roy was officially incorporated on January 16, 1908. It is a rural city outside Tacoma and primarily features ranch-style homes and farms. Roy was one of the early communities in the area, a prosperous boom-town and a major stop on the railroad line. But 3 major blows reduced this once-thriving town to its current form. A major fire in 1929 wiped out most of the downtown businesses just before the Depression started. The railroad eventually discontinued using Roy as a main stop. The Army annexed most of the surrounding land to the north and west, limiting expansion and the local tax base, and erasing the nearby community of Loveland.

Major features and/or attractions in Roy and the vicinity include the Roy Pioneer Rodeo, attracting participants and spectators from several states and Canada.

Geography

Roy is located at 47°0′12″N122°32′39″W / 47.00333°N 122.54417°W / 47.00333; -122.54417 (47.003382, -122.544171). ^[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.49 square miles (1.27 km²), all of it land. ^[5]

Although the intersection of SR 7 and SR 507 is known as the Roy "Y", the intersection is in Spanaway, about seven miles northeast of Roy.

Notable people

• Morgan Hicks, 2004 Olympian in women's three position rifle ^[6]
• Robin Hobb, fantasy author ^[7]
• Victor L. Kandle, World War II Medal of Honor recipient ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	315		—
1920	287		−8.9%
1930	284		−1.0%
1940	261		−8.1%
1950	263		0.8%
1960	264		0.4%
1970	381		44.3%
1980	417		9.4%
1990	258		−38.1%
2000	260		0.8%
2010	793		205.0%
2020	816		2.9%
U.S. Decennial Census [9] 2020 Census [2]

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, ^[10] there were 793 people, 303 households, and 215 families living in the city. The population density was 1,618.4 inhabitants per square mile (624.9/km²). There were 326 housing units at an average density of 665.3 per square mile (256.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 82.0% White, 3.2% African American, 2.4% Native American, 3.7% Asian, 0.9% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from other races, and 7.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.8% of the population.

There were 303 households, of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.0% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 35.9 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 8.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 260 people, 102 households, and 68 families living in the city. The population density was 995.2 people per square mile (386.1/km²). There were 114 housing units at an average density of 436.4 per square mile (169.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 81.15% White, 0.77% African American, 3.46% Native American, 2.31% Asian, 3.85% from other races, and 8.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.08% of the population.

There were 102 households, out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 26.2% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,727, and the median income for a family was $34,643. Males had a median income of $31,964 versus $21,477 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,527. About 6.8% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
2. "2020 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau . Retrieved May 16, 2022.
3. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
5. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
6. Boling, Dave (August 21, 2004). "Roy's Hicks takes her shot, revels in Athens experience". The News Tribune. p. C1. Retrieved September 11, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
7. Hobb, Robin (August 2, 2017). "A Fantasy World to Get Lost In: An Interview with Robin Hobb, Author of "Assassin's Fate"". HuffPost Contributor (Interview). Interviewed by Ilana Teitelbaum. The Huffington Post . Retrieved September 11, 2023.
8. Colt Denfeld, Duane (March 7, 2012). "Medal of Honor Recipients from Washington, Part 2: World War I and World War II". HistoryLink. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
9. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing" . Retrieved July 25, 2013.
10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 19, 2012.

External links

• City of Roy, Official website