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Ray

Alabama · 443 residents · 9.462 sq mi
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Ray has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,571. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $74,100. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 68% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
443
−2%vs 2011
vs 452 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
47 / sq mi
−2%vs 2011
vs 48 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
+8%vs 2011
vs 39.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
227317406495585201020202024Ray
2024548
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$13,571
−66%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $40,833 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,550
−23%vs 2011
vs $16,194 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−31.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+22%vs 2011
vs 0.375 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade50.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $79,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
35.9%
−49.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.9% in 2011
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
23.7%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.9%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
5.5
+180%vs 2011
vs 1.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(331)
Black10%(45)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(76)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.2%(240)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(290)
Black16.3%(72)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(77)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score64.1%(284)
Diversity Score
64
+20%vs 2011
vs 53 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.3%
−16.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−24.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.6% in 2011
Female
53.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−16.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.4%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ray, Alabama?

Ray, Alabama has about 443 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ray, Alabama?

The typical household in Ray, Alabama earns about $13,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ray, Alabama expensive?

In Ray, Alabama, the median home is worth about $74,100.

How educated are people in Ray, Alabama?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ray, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ray, Alabama?

About 23.0% of people in Ray, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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