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Ray City

Georgia · 1,132 residents (2025 est.) · 1.146 sq mi
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Ray City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,023. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,800. Households here earn about 28% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
852
+14%since 2000
from 746 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
743 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 651 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
+19%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,132 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5187761K1K2K1990201020202024Ray City
2024852
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,023
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,769 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,148
+89%since 2000
from $12,788 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
−13%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$773
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.9%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+16%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
18
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(570)
Black20.2%(151)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(12)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.9%(335)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(421)
Black19.8%(169)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(165)
Asian2.6%(22)
Other8.8%(75)
Diversity Score83.8%(714)
Diversity Score
84
+86%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.1%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.1%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2012
from 21.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.5%
−52.1 ptssince 2013
from 75.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.2%
+19.3 ptssince 2017
from 64.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.8%
−16.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.4%
+16.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ray City, Georgia?

Ray City, Georgia has about 852 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ray City, Georgia?

The typical household in Ray City, Georgia earns about $56,023 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ray City, Georgia expensive?

In Ray City, Georgia, the median home is worth about $122,800, and the typical rent is about $773 a month.

How educated are people in Ray City, Georgia?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ray City, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ray City, Georgia?

About 18.6% of people in Ray City, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ray City, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Ray City, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 248 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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