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Raytown

Missouri · 30,012 residents · 9.931 sq mi
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Raytown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,940. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $113,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,012
−1%since 2000
from 30,388 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,022 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,060 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+2%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K28K29K30K31K1990201020202024Raytown
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,940
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,949 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,080
+39%since 2000
from $21,634 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$966
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $551 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
37.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+6%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83%(25,233)
Black11.7%(3,544)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(712)
Asian0.8%(229)
Other0%
Diversity Score33%(10,036)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.5%(15,443)
Black32.4%(9,718)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(2,328)
Asian1.1%(326)
Other4.4%(1,326)
Diversity Score74.9%(22,485)
Diversity Score
75
+127%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+78%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−69.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raytown, Missouri?

Raytown, Missouri has about 30,012 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Raytown, Missouri?

The typical household in Raytown, Missouri earns about $55,940 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 $113,100, and the typical rent is about $966 a month.

How educated are people in Raytown, Missouri?

About 21.5% 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 9.7% 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 589 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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