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Rayle

Georgia · 156 residents (2025 est.) · 1.024 sq mi
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Rayle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,944. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 33.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
84% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
174
+25%since 2000
from 139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
170 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 136 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.8
+24%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:156 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
771371982593191990201020202024Rayle
2024174
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,944
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,229 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,901
+25%since 2000
from $15,160 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.293
−17%since 2010
from 0.352 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
83.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
24.7%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
55.4%
+29.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(110)
Black15.8%(22)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score41%(57)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.4%(65)
Black22.4%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian36.2%(63)
Other4%(7)
Diversity Score84.7%(147)
Diversity Score
85
+106%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.8%
+44.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.2%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+31.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
20.8%
−42.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
29.3%
+29.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−52.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2012
from 20.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
+53.3 ptssince 2017
from 33.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.8%
−31.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rayle, Georgia?

Rayle, Georgia has about 174 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rayle, Georgia?

The typical household in Rayle, Georgia earns about $52,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Rayle, Georgia?

About 46.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rayle, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rayle, Georgia?

About 33.9% of people in Rayle, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rayle, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Rayle, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 77 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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

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