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Royalton, MN

City in Morrison County, Minnesota.

Population

1,211

Land area

2sq mi

People per sq mi

604

ZIP codes

0

Royalton and its ZIP codes

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Royalton at a glance

  • Royalton is about 8.4 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
  • The median household income is $55,156, 38% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $215,300 (35% below Minnesota) and median rent is $600 a month.

Local data for Royalton, MN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Royalton, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$55,156

Poverty rate

26.7%

Median home value

$215,300

Median rent

$600/mo

Homeownership

66.6%

Bachelor's or higher

16.3%

Median age

33.0

Average commute

29.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (490), Polish Americans (216), French Americans (101).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$49,320

11,202 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,116

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$244M

FY 2026, $7,185 per person

Morrison County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone82.1%
  • Carpooled6.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
  • Worked from home10.6%

Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Royalton, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

450

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

49

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 0°F

30.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Royalton, MN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.6%

U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts

Diabetes

8.8%

U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts

Smoking

14.9%

U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.8%

U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts

Cities near Royalton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BowlusCity5.7 mi1.3
RiceCity6 mi5.7
St. StephenCity8.9 mi3.7
ElmdaleCity9.8 mi3.4
BuckmanCity11 mi1
HoldingfordCity11 mi0.9
SobieskiCity11 mi4
Little FallsCity12 mi8
GenolaCity13 mi0.3
UpsalaCity14 mi3.2
PierzCity14 mi1.4
FlensburgCity14 mi7
SartellCity15 mi10.4
Sauk RapidsCity17 mi6.3
GilmanCity18 mi0.5
SwanvilleCity18 mi0.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Royalton, MN in?
Royalton is in Morrison County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Royalton, MN?
About 1,211 people live in Royalton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Royalton?
Nearby places include Bowlus (5.7 mi), Rice (6 mi), St. Stephen (8.9 mi), Elmdale (9.8 mi), Buckman (11 mi).

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