Royal is a somewhat small town located in the state of Arkansas. With a population of 5,962 people and two associated neighborhoods, Royal is the 60th largest community in Arkansas. Royal real estate is some of the most expensive in Arkansas, although Royal house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Royal is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Royal is a town of professionals, service providers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Royal who work in management occupations (9.83%), healthcare (9.80%), and teaching (9.28%). Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Royal is worth considering.The citizens of Royal are slightly better educated than the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns, with 22.29% of adults in Royal having a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Royal in 2022 was $29,446, which is upper middle income relative to Arkansas, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $117,784 for a family of four. However, Royal contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Royal home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Royal residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Royal include Irish, English, German, Scottish, and Romanian. The most common language spoken in Royal is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.
