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Royston, GA
City in Franklin County, Georgia.
Population
2,258
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
685
ZIP codes
0
Royston and its ZIP codes
Royston at a glance
- Royston is about 3.6 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $34,435, 55% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $220,800 (27% below Georgia) and median rent is $545 a month.
Local data for Royston, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Royston, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,435
Poverty rate
22.2%
Median home value
$220,800
Median rent
$545/mo
Homeownership
61.3%
Bachelor's or higher
27.2%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
36.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (136), Irish Americans (121), Nepalese Americans (95).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Royston.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,943
8,226 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,173
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$159M
FY 2026, $6,800 per person
How people get to work
Royston, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled14.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.2%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 36.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Royston, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
272
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 33°F
51.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Royston, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
Cities near Royston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin SpringsCity | 2.2 mi | 2.2 |
| CanonCity | 3.8 mi | 3.1 |
| BowersvilleTown | 5.8 mi | 2.2 |
| Eagle GroveCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.7 |
| BowmanCity | 7.4 mi | 3.1 |
| CarnesvilleCity | 9.3 mi | 3.6 |
| LavoniaCity | 9.6 mi | 4.5 |
| HartwellCity | 11 mi | 5.5 |
| Dewy RoseCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| DanielsvilleCity | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| IlaCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| GumlogCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 13.5 |
| MartinTown | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| AvalonTown | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| Reed CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 23.8 |
| ComerCity | 16 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Royston, GA in?
- Royston is in Franklin County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Royston, GA?
- About 2,258 people live in Royston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Royston?
- Nearby places include Franklin Springs (2.2 mi), Canon (3.8 mi), Bowersville (5.8 mi), Eagle Grove (5.9 mi), Bowman (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023