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Royalton, IL

Village in Franklin County, Illinois.

Population

1,214

Land area

1.1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,089

ZIP codes

0

Royalton and its ZIP codes

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Royalton at a glance

  • Royalton is about 4.8 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $59,219 a year, 29% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $71,500 (73% below Illinois) and median rent is $906 a month.

Local data for Royalton, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Royalton, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$59,219

Poverty rate

11.0%

Median home value

$71,500

Median rent

$906/mo

Homeownership

72.2%

Bachelor's or higher

19.6%

Median age

36.8

Average commute

30.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (163), Irish Americans (79), Italian Americans (50).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Royalton.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.4%

Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$47,948

9,002 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$51,381

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$304M

FY 2026, $8,053 per person

Franklin County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Royalton, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.5%
  • Carpooled2.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home20.4%

Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Royalton, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

911

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

48

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 24°F

47.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Royalton, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.1%

U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts

Diabetes

14.1%

U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts

Smoking

17.1%

U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.6%

U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts

Cities near Royalton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BushVillage2.5 mi0.5
HurstCity3.4 mi0.9
ZeiglerCity4 mi1.4
BlairsvilleCensus-designated place4.5 mi1
ColpVillage5.1 mi0.1
Freeman SpurVillage6.4 mi0.4
MulkeytownCensus-designated place6.6 mi0.3
CambriaVillage6.8 mi1.4
ElkvilleVillage7.1 mi0.8
ChristopherCity7.1 mi1.6
De SotoVillage7.4 mi0.9
HerrinCity7.7 mi9.7
OrientCity7.9 mi0.7
DowellVillage8.1 mi0.4
CartervilleCity8.2 mi5.3
North CityVillage8.5 mi2.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Royalton, IL in?
Royalton is in Franklin County, Illinois.
What is the population of Royalton, IL?
About 1,214 people live in Royalton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Royalton?
Nearby places include Bush (2.5 mi), Hurst (3.4 mi), Zeigler (4 mi), Blairsville (4.5 mi), Colp (5.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023