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Rayville

Missouri · 84 residents · 0.329 sq mi
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Rayville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $2,499. Population has fallen 59% since 2000, a loss of 120 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 53.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 69.0% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
84
−59%since 2000
from 204 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
255 / sq mi
−59%since 2000
from 620 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.9
+45%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
591352112863621990201020202024Rayville
202484
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$2,499
−96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,287
+12%since 2000
from $12,769 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
69.0%
+53.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.718
+124%since 2010
from 0.321 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food100%
US avg: 1.9%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(199)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(84)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
51.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 47.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−77.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
100.0%
+94.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% 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
78.8%
+71.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
+52.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.5%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
65.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−51.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
48.8%
+34.1 ptssince 2012
from 14.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
48.8%
−22.1 ptssince 2014
from 70.9% in 2014
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+55.8 ptssince 2017
from 44.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.4%
−22.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% 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 Rayville, Missouri?

Rayville, Missouri has about 84 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rayville, Missouri?

The typical household in Rayville, Missouri earns about $2,499 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Rayville, Missouri?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rayville, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rayville, Missouri?

About 69.0% of people in Rayville, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rayville, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Rayville, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 88 residents, a change of about -51 percent over that period.

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