Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Roy, UT Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

38,993

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

73.6%28,716

Hispanic/Latino

19.5%7,605

Two or More

3.8%1,485

Asian

1.8%689

Black

0.6%244

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%126

Other

0.3%102

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%26

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%1,033

High School Diploma

30.3%7,498

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%2,254

Some College (1+ yr)

15.6%3,845

Associate's Degree

10.6%2,624

Bachelor's Degree

16.4%4,066

Master's Degree

5.7%1,414

Professional Degree

0.5%120

Doctorate

0.2%55

HS or Higher

92.7%

BA or Higher

22.9%

Graduate+

6.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$383,000

Median Renti

$1,624

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84%11,008

Renter-Occupied

16%2,095

Total Units

13,605

Homeownership

84%

Vacancy Rate

3.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.9%319

$50K–$100K

3%327

$100K–$150K

1.2%134

$150K–$200K

1.5%165

$200K–$300K

13.5%1,483

$300K–$500K

65.7%7,232

$500K–$1M

11.8%1,294

$1M+

0.5%54

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

163

$1,000–$1,250

152

$1,250–$1,500

468

$1,500–$2,000

536

$2,000+

586

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%196

2010–2019

5.2%711

2000–2009

14.9%2,028

1990–1999

22.3%3,032

1980–1989

13.9%1,885

1970–1979

18.4%2,505

1960–1969

7.8%1,065

1950–1959

14.3%1,947

1940–1949

1%130

1939 or earlier

0.8%106

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.3%11,442

Electricity

10.9%1,433

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%183

No Fuel

0.1%18

Solar

0.1%14

Wood

0.1%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$91,282

Mean Household Incomei

$102,531

Per Capita Incomei

$35,049

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

21,511

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%436

$10K–$15K

1%137

$15K–$20K

0.8%111

$20K–$25K

0.7%94

$25K–$30K

1.3%169

$30K–$35K

2.3%307

$35K–$40K

2.3%299

$40K–$45K

3.5%454

$45K–$50K

2.9%381

$50K–$60K

7.7%1,006

$60K–$75K

12.3%1,614

$75K–$100K

17.1%2,236

$100K–$125K

14.7%1,932

$125K–$150K

13.1%1,711

$150K–$200K

10.2%1,343

$200K+

6.7%873

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

162

Avg. Tenant Renti

$507/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

22 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers72 homes82% occupied$507/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 83 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $91,282/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

82%

Very low income$27K–$46K/yr

17%

Low income$46K–$73K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

86% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

15% of subsidized households are minority

28% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,7767.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,152

Philippines

266

United Kingdom

230

Germany

125

Canada

Guatemala

Korea

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

20,586

Avg. Commutei

25 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

20,634

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,095(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.4%Insured

5.6%Uninsured