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Raymore

Missouri · 22,941 residents · 17.312 sq mi
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Raymore is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,368. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 11,795 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $225,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 51% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,941
+106%since 2000
from 11,146 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,325 / sq mi
+106%since 2000
from 644 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+13%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K9K15K21K26K1990201020202024Raymore
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,368
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,007 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,375
+62%since 2000
from $22,496 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,201
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $738 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
21.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+21%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(10,453)
Black1.8%(205)
Hispanic / Latino2%(226)
Asian0.7%(74)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.2%(1,243)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(17,765)
Black10%(2,298)
Hispanic / Latino5%(1,147)
Asian1.2%(271)
Other3%(692)
Diversity Score42.9%(9,852)
Diversity Score
43
+285%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+51%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.4%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raymore, Missouri?

Raymore, Missouri has about 22,941 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Raymore, Missouri?

The typical household in Raymore, Missouri earns about $86,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Raymore, Missouri expensive?

In Raymore, Missouri, the median home is worth about $225,300, and the typical rent is about $1,201 a month.

How educated are people in Raymore, Missouri?

About 35.1% of adults age 25 and over in Raymore, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Raymore, Missouri?

About 5.5% of people in Raymore, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Raymore, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Raymore, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,349 residents, a change of about 310 percent over that period.

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