Roy, Washington
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Roy is a city located in Pierce County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 260.
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History
Roy was officially incorporated on January 16, 1908. It is a rural city outside Tacoma and primarily features ranch-style homes and farms.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 260 people, 102 households, and 68 families residing in the city. The population density is 386.1/km² (995.2/mi²). There are 114 housing units at an average density of 169.3/km² (436.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 81.15% White, 0.77% African American, 3.46% Native American, 2.31% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 3.85% from other races, and 8.46% from two or more races. 8.08% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 102 households out of which 32.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% are married couples living together, 12.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% are non-families. 23.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.55 and the average family size is 2.96.
In the city the population is spread out with 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 are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $32,727, and the median income for a family is $34,643. Males have a median income of $31,964 versus $21,477 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,527. 10.8% of the population and 6.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.1% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.