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Ray City

Georgia · 956 residents · 1.146 sq mi
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Ray City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,528. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $109,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
956
+28%since 2000
from 746 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
834 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 651 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+22%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5187761K1K2K1990201020202024Ray City
2024852
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,528
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,769 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,100
+104%since 2000
from $12,788 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,600
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
46.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+12%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65%(621)
Black21.4%(205)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(81)
Asian0.9%(9)
Other2.3%(22)
Diversity Score63.2%(604)
Diversity Score
63
+41%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+46%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.4%
+29.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.7%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.5%
−56.1 ptssince 2013
from 75.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ray City, Georgia?

Ray City, Georgia has about 956 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ray City, Georgia earns about $51,528 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 $109,600, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Ray City, Georgia?

About 14.8% 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 19.9% 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 352 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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