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Luray

Missouri · 73 residents · 0.202 sq mi
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Luray has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 29 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
72% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
73
−28%since 2000
from 102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
361 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 505 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+18%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22651091521961990201020202024Luray
2024181
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,297
+86%since 2000
from $10,927 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−23.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing16.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services16.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration16.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
72.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
27.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(101)
Black1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(69)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+23%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+25.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2011
from 18.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.1%
+17.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−51.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luray, Missouri?

Luray, Missouri has about 73 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Luray, Missouri?

The typical household in Luray, Missouri earns about $53,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Luray, Missouri?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Luray, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Luray, Missouri?

About 4.4% of people in Luray, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Luray, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Luray, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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