Royal City, Washington

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official_name = Royal City, Washington
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Royal City, Washington


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Washington
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Grant

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area_total_km2 = 3.3
area_land_km2 = 3.3
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area_total_sq_mi = 1.3
area_land_sq_mi = 1.3
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 1823
population_density_km2 = 558.2
population_density_sq_mi = 1445.6

timezone = Pacific (PST)
utc_offset = -8
timezone_DST = PDT
utc_offset_DST = -7
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elevation_m = 324
elevation_ft = 1063
latd = 46 |latm = 54 |lats = 7 |latNS = N
longd = 119 |longm = 37 |longs = 38 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 99357
area_code = 509
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blank_info = 53-60230GR|2
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Royal City is a city in Grant County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,823 at the 2000 census.

History

Royal City was officially incorporated on February 14, 1962. This small farming town is most known for producing an astounding variety of crops, thanks to a long growing season. Apples, cherries, peaches, timothy and alfalfa hay, melons, potatoes, onions, wine grapes, pears and corn are grown in this area. The Royal slope area is a popular place for birders, hunters, and golfers as well.

Royal City is also known for producing championship football teams. The Royal Knights have won division 1A state titles in 1996, 2000, 2004, 2005, and 2007.

Geography

Royal City is located at coor dms|46|54|7|N|119|37|38|W|city (46.901899, -119.627220)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.3 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,823 people, 444 households, and 380 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,445.6 people per square mile (558.6/km²). There were 504 housing units at an average density of 399.7/sq mi (154.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 66.32% White, 0.38% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 29.90% from other races, and 2.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 78.22% of the population.

There were 444 households out of which 64.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.3% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.4% were non-families. 10.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.10 and the average family size was 4.33.

In the city the population was spread out with 40.3% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 11.0% from 45 to 64, and 4.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females there were 126.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 132.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,529, and the median income for a family was $29,821. Males had a median income of $19,643 versus $22,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,502. About 24.0% of families and 26.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.0% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

This city also has a breed-specific dog ban on pit bulls.Fact|date=July 2008

References

External links

The South County Sun, local newspaper - http://www.southcountysun.com
Royal Hunt Club, non-profit Booster Club program - http://www.royalhuntclub.com
Royal City Public Golf Course - http://www.royalcitygolf.com