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Raytown

Missouri · 30,388 residents · 9.931 sq mi
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Raytown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,949. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $79,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,388
−1%since 1990
from 30,601 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,060 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 3,081 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.8
+5%since 1990
from 37.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K28K29K30K31K1990201020202024Raytown
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,949
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,002 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,634
+45%since 1990
from $14,914 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$551
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $427 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.9%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.0% in 1990
26.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−5%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(28,958)
Black3.2%(965)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(649)
Asian0.6%(178)
Diversity Score17.5%(5,341)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83%(25,233)
Black11.7%(3,544)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(712)
Asian0.8%(229)
Diversity Score33%(10,036)
Diversity Score
33
+89%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.3%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 84.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
−37%since 1990
from 20.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raytown, Missouri?

Raytown, Missouri has about 30,388 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Raytown, Missouri?

The typical household in Raytown, Missouri earns about $41,949 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Raytown, Missouri expensive?

In Raytown, Missouri, the median home is worth about $79,700, and the typical rent is about $551 a month.

How educated are people in Raytown, Missouri?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Raytown, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Raytown, Missouri?

About 5.0% of people in Raytown, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Raytown, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Raytown, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 213 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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