Royalton, Illinois Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

Royalton is a small village in southern Illinois, located in Franklin County. It is bordered by the towns of West Frankfort, Christopher, Benton and Sesser. The population was 1,128 at the 2010 census.

The village was founded in 1882 when the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad was extended to Royalton from Christopher. It was named after Royalton Township, which had been organized in 1875 and named after Royalton, Vermont.

Royalton has a few historic buildings that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Royal Theater and the former First National Bank building. The theater is a rare example of an Art Deco style theater still in operation today. The former bank building is now occupied by a local restaurant called “The Old Bank” which serves some of the best burgers around!

The town’s main street is lined with several businesses including a grocery store, hardware store, pharmacy and other specialty shops. There are also several restaurants to choose from such as Pizza Hut, McDonalds and Subway. The town also features two parks – South Park and North Park – which provide recreational activities such as playgrounds, basketball courts and picnic areas for residents to enjoy year-round.

Royalton hosts many annual events throughout the year including their annual Fall Festival each September which features live music performances, carnival rides and food vendors from all around Southern Illinois. There’s also an Easter Egg Hunt held each spring at North Park for children up to age 12 where they can search for hidden eggs filled with candy or small toys!

The village has its own school district which consists of three schools: Royalton Elementary School (K-2), Royalton Middle School (3-6) and Royalton High School (7-12). The district strives to provide quality education while maintaining strong ties with the community through various organizations such as 4-H clubs, sports teams and student government groups that all work together to promote school spirit among its students.

All in all, Royalton is a friendly small town that offers plenty of opportunities for its residents to get involved in their community while still providing access to nearby cities like West Frankfort or Benton if they need something more than what’s available locally. With its beautiful parks and quaint downtown area filled with unique shops and restaurants it’s easy to see why so many people choose to call this charming little village home.

Population: 1,130. Estimated population in July 2024: 1,171 (+3.6% change)
Males: 530 (46.9%), Females: 600 (53.1%)

Franklin County

Zip code: 62983

Demographics

Median resident age: 41.0 years
Median household income: $23,947
Median house value: $35,400

Population by Race

Races in Royalton:

• White Non-Hispanic (99.4%)

Ancestries: United States (19.5%), German (14.2%), Irish (11.4%), English (9.7%), Italian (8.4%), Polish (4.4%).

Elevation: 391 feet

Land area: 1.1 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Royalton

• High school or higher: 76.4%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 7.6%
• Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
• Unemployed: 8.6%
• Mean travel time to work: 26.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Royalton village

• Never married: 19.2%
• Now married: 51.6%
• Separated: 1.6%
• Widowed: 12.2%
• Divorced: 15.4%

0.4% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -55 (-4.6%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Royalton:

• HERRIN HOSPITAL (about 8 miles; HERRIN, IL)
• MARSHALL BROWNING HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; DU QUOIN, IL)
• MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; CARBONDALE, IL)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Royalton:

• WILLIAMSON COUNTY REGIONAL (about 12 miles; MARION, IL; Abbreviation: MWA)
• SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (about 13 miles; CARBONDALE/MURPHYSBORO, IL; Abbreviation: MDH)
• MOUNT VERNON (about 36 miles; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Abbreviation: MVN)

Other public-use airports nearest to Royalton:

• BENTON MUNI (about 15 miles; BENTON, IL; Abbreviation: H96)
• PINCKNEYVILLE-DU QUOIN (about 18 miles; PINCKNEYVILLE, IL; Abbreviation: PJY)
• HARRISBURG-RALEIGH (about 41 miles; HARRISBURG, IL; Abbreviation: HSB)

Amtrak stations near Royalton:

• 13 miles: DU QUOIN (20 N. CHESTNUT ST.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
• 13 miles: CARBONDALE (401 S. ILLINOIS AVE.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Royalton:

• JOHN A LOGAN COLLEGE (about 9 miles; CARTERVILLE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 4,255)
• SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-CARBONDALE (about 14 miles; CARBONDALE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 19,742)
• SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 50 miles; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Full-time enrollment: 7,227)
• SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE (about 73 miles; BELLEVILLE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 7,333)
• SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-EDWARDSVILLE (about 83 miles; EDWARDSVILLE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 10,038)
• SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 92 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; Full-time enrollment: 10,286)
• SAINT LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-FOREST PARK (about 95 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; Full-time enrollment: 3,441)

Libraries

Library in Royalton:

• ROYALTON P.L.D. (Operating income: $86,500; Location: 305 SOUTH DEAN ST.; 13,673 books; 30 audio materials; 44 video materials; 12 serial subscriptions)