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Ray

Alabama · 326 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 $44,081. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
326
+9%since 2019
from 300 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
34 / sq mi
+9%since 2019
from 32 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
−14%since 2019
from 59.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
227317406495585201020202024Ray
2024548
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,081
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $40,909 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,844
+18%since 2019
from $26,056 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 20.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance22.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
77.1%
−22.9 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
22.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(196)
Black34.7%(104)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.6%(170)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(257)
Black13.5%(44)
Hispanic / Latino4%(13)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.1%(128)
Diversity Score
39
−31%since 2019
from 57 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
−15.7 ptssince 2019
from 36.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2019
from 18.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+14%since 2019
from 17.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 57.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
+19.3 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2019
from 68.7% in 2019
Female
38.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2019
from 31.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ray, Alabama?

Ray, Alabama has about 326 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ray, Alabama?

The typical household in Ray, Alabama earns about $44,081 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Ray, Alabama?

About 20.8% 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 0.0% 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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